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Work History
Education
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Miguel (Hugo) Luciano Figueroa

Stanmore,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and forward-thinking Perioperative Nurse Leader with over a decade of theatre-based experience, currently acting as the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Proven expertise in strategic workforce planning, operational management, and perioperative service improvement. Demonstrated ability to drive patient safety outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and lead multidisciplinary teams through major service transitions and audits. Passionate about empowering surgical teams, enhancing theatre efficiency, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrub/Scout NUM & Floor Coordinator/ Acting Perioperative NUM

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-acuity perioperative department.
  • Oversaw recruitment of a permanent setup technician, reducing delays.
  • Developed morning and afternoon handover sheets to improve communication.
  • Proposed a Prosthesis & Equipment Trials NUM role.
  • Managed scrub/scout operations including coordination and rostering.
  • Supported mock survey preparedness and audit compliance.

Scrub/Scout Nurse/ Floor Coordinator/ Acting Scrub-Scout NUM

Norwest Private Hospital
Bella Vista, NSW
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Scrub/ Scout for a number of surgical specialties.
  • Oversaw floor activity and supported scrub/scout leadership functions.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Sydney Day Surgery
Sydney, NSW
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Led coordination of theatre lists, stores duties and staff allocation.
  • Provided leadership and compliance audits for accreditation.
  • Nursing duties in Scrub-Scout/ DSU/ Anesthetics/ PARU/ CSSD/ Floor Manager / ADON

Registered Scrub/ Scout & Charge Nurse, Operating Theatres

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Augusta, GA
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Practiced within multiple specialties and led as charge nurse.
  • Allocated staff, theatres and emergencies.
  • Participated in service improvement and training.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Perioperative Nursing; Minor: Clinical Language Studies

Augusta University
Augusta, GA, USA
01.2014

Skills

  • Theatre Management & Coordination
  • Strategic Workforce Planning & Rostering
  • Clinical Governance & Risk Mitigation
  • Staff Recruitment, Retention & Wellbeing
  • Handover & Communication Pathway Design
  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
  • Theatre KPI Monitoring & Improvement
  • Instrumentation, Procurement & Trial Oversight
  • Compliance, Accreditation & Survey Preparedness
  • Change Management & Innovation Leadership

References

Available on request.

Accomplishments

  • Improved theatre throughput via technician recruitment
  • Reduced agency reliance through targeted recruitment
  • Boosted communication with structured handover implementation
  • Initiated prosthesis/equipment trials governance model
  • Introduced PM in-charge nurse model to improve staff balance

Disclaimer

This CV is accurate as of July 2025 – Hugo Luciano Figueroa

Timeline

Scrub/Scout NUM & Floor Coordinator/ Acting Perioperative NUM

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
01.2021 - Current

Scrub/Scout Nurse/ Floor Coordinator/ Acting Scrub-Scout NUM

Norwest Private Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Sydney Day Surgery
01.2018 - 01.2018

Registered Scrub/ Scout & Charge Nurse, Operating Theatres

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Perioperative Nursing; Minor: Clinical Language Studies

Augusta University

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