Donald J. Giustiniani

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in operating room and pre-op settings across surgery centers, hospitals, and outpatient facilities. Skilled in patient preparation, perioperative support, chart review, surgical coordination, and communication with patients, physicians, and care teams. Brings a strong background in workflow support, patient safety, and pre-surgical readiness.

Staff Nurse - SightMD - Manchester, CT

(2025-03 - 2025-10)

• Supported operating room and pre-op care for surgical patients in an outpatient setting.
• Prepared patients for procedures and helped maintain safe, efficient clinical workflows.
• Coordinated with surgeons and care teams to support timely case readiness.

Staff Nurse - Tenet/USPI Coral Ridge Outpatient Center - Oakland Park, FL

(2021-06 - 2023-12)

• Delivered nursing care in operating room and GI procedure settings.
• Assisted with perioperative workflows to support safe patient care and procedure flow.
• Collaborated with clinical staff to prepare patients and maintain organized surgical support.

Pre-Admission Nurse - Holy Cross Hospital - Fort Lauderdale, FL

(2019-07 - 2020-06)

• Communicated with patients, primary care offices, and surgeons about upcoming surgeries.
• Reviewed pre-op testing and flagged abnormal findings that could delay procedures.
• Entered patient information into multiple systems and assembled surgical charts.
• Provided pre-op instructions and education tailored to scheduled procedures.

Clinical Coordinator / Pre-Op Department - HCA Surgery Center at Coral Springs - Coral Springs, FL

(2005-07 - 2019-07)

• Managed pre-op department workflows and supported daily staff coordination.
• Admitted patients and assisted with operating room readiness and patient flow.
• Helped maintain high-quality care while supporting an efficient surgical schedule.

Staff Nurse / O.R. / G.I. - HCA Surgery Center at Coral Springs - Coral Springs, FL

(2005-07 - 2019-07)

• Delivered operating room nursing care across surgical and GI procedure suites.
• Supported a wide range of specialties including orthopedics, ENT, urology, GYN, plastics, and ophthalmology.
• Helped maintain safe patient care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Clinical Advisor / Operating Room - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston, MA

(2001-03 - 2005-05)

Managed orthopedic, sports medicine, and ophthalmology operating room services.

• Coordinated scheduling, equipment needs, and communication across teams.
• Served as a liaison between surgeon groups, vendors, and operating room staff.

Travelling Nurse - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston, MA

(2000-12 - 2001-03)

• Worked in perioperative settings and supported both circulator and scrub functions.
• Adapted quickly to team workflows and maintained patient care standards in surgical environments.

Travelling Nurse - Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston, MA

(2000-12 - 2001-03)

• Provided nursing support in a hospital setting as a travel nurse.
• Maintained flexibility and continuity of care while working across clinical teams.

Travelling Nurse - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston, MA

(1999-12 - 2000-12)

• Supported patient care in hospital nursing assignments as a travel nurse.
• Adjusted to new care settings while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Travelling Nurse - Boston University Medical Center - Boston, MA

(1999-09 - 1999-12)

• Delivered nursing support in a travel assignment within a major medical center.
• Worked collaboratively with care teams to support patient care needs.

Staff Nurse / OR - Yale-New Haven Hospital - New Haven, CT

(1994-05 - 1999-08)

• Provided operating room nursing care in a hospital surgical setting.
• Supported surgical teams and helped maintain safe perioperative patient care.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Salve Regina University

Associate's degree - Nursing - Capital Community College