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Multidisciplinary Nurse Investigator with 40+ Years Experience

Location:
Flagstaff, AZ
Salary:
$30 per hour.
Posted:
November 25, 2025

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Todd Cain

**** **** ****** ***

Flagstaff, Arizona 86005

928-***-****

*******@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proven Operating Room Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience providing surgical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in circulating and scrubbing across all surgical specialties, patient advocacy and education, medication administration, and electronic charting. Recognized for nursing leadership, calm performance under pressure, and mentoring during critical operations.

Dual background in Law Enforcement and Investigations spanning 18 years, including facility and public protection, investigation of suspicious behavior, and leadership of officer teams. Known for exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to lead or follow as mission demands.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Flagstaff Medical Center - Flagstaff, AZ

Aug 2017 - Retired 2022

• Circulated all surgical cases.

• During COVID-19 pandemic, provided education on proper donning and doffing of PPE.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

• Circulated in General, Trauma, Spinal, Laparoscopy, and Laparotomy cases.

• Experienced in Orthopedics (Fractures, Total Joints), DaVinci Robotic, Vascular, ENT, Urology,

• Gynecology, Podiatry, Hand, and Plastic/Reconstruction surgeries.

Evening Inpatient Operating Room Supervisor

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

• Supervised 9-13 staff members; triaged emergency and trauma surgical cases.

• Managed scheduling, performance evaluations, and staff assignments.

• Conducted employee counseling and discipline; received training in supervisory and financial

management.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

• Circulated General, Trauma, Spinal, Gynecological, and Robotic surgeries.

• Supported Vascular, ENT, Urology, Podiatry, and Plastic/Reconstruction procedures.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center - Show Low, AZ

Jun 2007 - Oct 2014

• Acting Shift Supervisor; circulated in General, OB/GYN (C-Sections), Ortho, and Urology.

• Laser Safety Officer and member of Endovascular Surgery Program ranked #1 of 270 hospitals (2012-2014).

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

Nov 2006 - May 2007

• Circulated trauma and robotic cases across multiple surgical specialties.

Registered Nurse - Surgery (PRN)

Oakwood Southshore Surgery Center - Trenton, MI

Nov 2006 - May 2007

• Circulated and scrubbed outpatient surgical cases.

Registered Nurse - Surgery (PRN)

Southeastern Michigan Outpatient Surgery Center - Detroit, MI

Nov 2006 - May 2007

• Specialized in Vascular procedures.

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Mercy Memorial Hospital - Monroe, MI

Jul 2004 - Oct 2006

• Circulated ENT, Ortho, General, GYN, Endoscopy, Urology, and Pain Management surgeries.

Registered Nurse - Surgery / Interim OR Coordinator

River Road Surgery Center - Salem, OR

Aug 2000 - May 2004

• Served as Interim OR Coordinator and Materials Manager.

• Scrubbed and circulated ENT, Plastic, and Eye surgeries.

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Salem Health Hospital - Salem, OR

Jun 1996 - Aug 2000

• Clinician for 28 surgeons; Laser Safety Officer.

• Circulated Urology, Neurosurgery, Ortho, Cardiac, and Pain Management cases.

Registered Nurse - Surgery

St. Luke's Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Jul 1993 - Sep 1995

• Circulated and scrubbed in Cardiac, Ortho, Eye, General, and Total Joint surgeries.

Nursing Externship

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix (Good Samaritan Hospital)

Jun 1992 - Jul 1993

• Rotated through all surgical specialties; worked weekends as OR Technician.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATIONS EXPERIENCE

Owner / Private Investigator

Biltmore Investigations - Phoenix, AZ

1990 - 1995

• Conducted investigations in financial fraud, domestic relations, and accident reconstruction.

• Interviewed witnesses for law firms and located missing persons.

Corporate Security Investigator

American Express - Phoenix, AZ

1988 - 1990

• Monitored facilities, screened personnel and vehicles, and identified criminal activity.

Patrol Officer / Recruiter

Tucson Police Department - Tucson, AZ

1985 - 1987

• Patrolled, enforced traffic laws, and conducted serious accident investigations.

• Apprehended suspects and processed evidence; served as departmental recruiter.

Detective / Deputy Sheriff

Coconino County Sheriff - Flagstaff, AZ

1977 - 1985

• Conducted criminal investigations, collected evidence, interviewed suspects and witnesses.

• Specialized in Search & Rescue, Vertical and Backcountry Rescue; coordinated with DPS and National Guard.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science - Nursing

Phoenix College - Phoenix, AZ (1993)

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement / Police Science Administration (1981)

CERTIFICATIONS

Nursing

• BLS / CPR / AED - Current

• ACLS - Current

• PALS - Current

Law Enforcement

• Arizona Peace Officer Certification

• NRA Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)

• FBI Fingerprint Classification

• DOJ Drug Enforcement (Basic & Advanced)

• Technical Rock Rescue & Advanced Vertical Rescue

• Officer Survival, Field Evidence Handling, Livestock ID & Theft Investigation

• Alco-Analyzer Model 1000 Certification

• Basic Photography & Marksmanship (Expert)

KEY SKILLS

• Dual Expertise in Nursing and Law Enforcement

• Critical Thinking and Rapid Decision-Making

• Leadership and Team Supervision

• Patient and Public Safety Advocacy

• Crisis Management and Calm Under Pressure

• Ethical, Honest, and Reliable

• Excellent Communication and Recordkeeping

• Time Management and Adaptability



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