Michelle Austin
Bath
Summary
Experienced theatre practitioner skilled in delivering exceptional patient care and optimizing surgical procedures. Known for prompt, meticulous support to surgeons and healthcare teams. Committed to continually enhancing nursing skills. Effective communicator and collaborator during long, complex surgeries. Calm, patient, and focused on high-risk healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Theatre Practitioner
Bath Clinic - Circle Health Group
Bath
2019.12 - Current
- Specialized in orthopaedic surgery (Robotics, Spines, Shoulders, Foot and Ankle, Hands, Hips and Knees).
- Scrub and circulating roles in both major and minor surgeries.
- Surgical First Assistant providing aid in exposure, homeostasis and other technical functions under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon.
- Providing high-quality care for the patients and the best support for the surgeons.
- Organising the required equipment, implants, and instruments for the surgery.
- Staying cross functional with other teams and specialities.
- Documenting incidents, patient notes, reports and escalations for management updates and hospital SOP.
- Responsible for maintaining the privacy and respect of patients.
Theatre Nurse
Royal United Hospital
Bath
2013.09 - 2019.11
- Scrubbed and circulated in Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Obstetrics theatres.
- Prepared equipment, supplies and implants for surgeries, ensuring theatre readiness and contributing to precise surgical outcomes.
- Collaborated with theatre staff to streamline medical procedures and enhance overall surgical efficiency.
- Stocked supplies and equipment based on surgical needs, preventing theatre disruptions and supporting seamless operations.
- Kept updated knowledge of latest nursing practices to provide superior care.
Theatre Nurse
Makati Medical Center
Makati City, Philippines
2009.01 - 2013.05
- Provided safe and effective nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained sterile environment to support successful surgical procedures and minimise infection risk.
- Scrubbed and circulated for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
- Utilised specialised equipment during surgeries for precise results.
Education
Surgical First Assistant - University Certificate in Professional Development
Teeside University
MiddlesbroughFacilitating Learning and Assessing in Practice -
University of West England
BristolOverseas Nurses Programme -
City University London
LondonBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Med Centre
Philippines /2004 - /2008
Skills
- Specialized experience in orthopaedics
- Surgical First Assistant
Certification
- Primary Hips, J&J Ortho Academy Southwest (2025)
- Mako Robotics Theatre Skills Training Course, Stryker (2024)
- University Certificate in Professional Development in Surgical First Assistant, Teeside University (2022)
- Facilitated Learning and Assessment in Practice (Non Credit Bearing), University of West England (2020)
- Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Operating Room Practitioners, AO Trauma (2018)
- Basic Principles of Fracture Management for Operating Room Practitioners, AO Trauma (2016)
Timeline
Theatre Practitioner
Bath Clinic - Circle Health Group
2019.12 - Current
Theatre Nurse
Royal United Hospital
2013.09 - 2019.11
Theatre Nurse
Makati Medical Center
2009.01 - 2013.05
Surgical First Assistant - University Certificate in Professional Development
Teeside University
Facilitating Learning and Assessing in Practice -
University of West England
Overseas Nurses Programme -
City University London
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Med Centre
/2004 - /2008