Anne C. Lawless, RN, CNOR, CAS Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Nursing & Clinical Education
Anne C. Lawless brings decades of patient care experience to medical equipment manufacturer

JACKSONVILLE, FL, August 25, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Anne C. Lawless, Clinical Applications Specialist and Educator for Lumenis Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in nursing and clinical education.

A 50-year veteran of patient care, Anne C. Lawless is best noted for her expertise in perioperative nursing, neurosurgery, open heart surgery, and laser procedures. She has devoted the last two decades to Lumenis, a manufacturer of medical and cosmetic laser, light-based systems. In the dual capacity of clinical applications specialist and educator, Ms. Lawless draws on her practical experience to perform a myriad of responsibilities. This includes training staff on laser physics and tissue interaction based on the ANSI standard for laser programs, assisting surgeons with the use of equipment, answering technical support questions, and maintaining records. She attributes her longevity to the influence of her first mentor Louise Ryan, who instilled in her the values of honesty and integrity early in her career.

Prior to joining Lumenis, Ms. Lawless worked as a perioperative nurse for 30 years and as the head nurse of a neurosurgery division. In addition to performing her hospital duties, she held a commission in the Navy Nurse Corps as a reservist. This feat was made even more extraordinary by the fact that she earned her commission at the age of 50 - a rarity by the standards of her Navy recruiter, who stated, "[There is] much interest in the naval reserves [from] people in their 40s and 50s, but either because of medical reasons or what they may have done growing up in the 1960s, they are not accepted. But Anne is a sterling individual with an exquisite background. To be granted an age waiver past 47, she had to be exceptional and outstanding." Ms. Lawless feels deeply honored to have served her beloved country and concluded her military career after 10 years with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Ms. Lawless received her nursing diploma in 1960 from the University of Tennessee. Her professional affiliations include the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American National Standards Institute, where she sits on the safety committee. Ms. Lawless looks forward to continuing her professional growth at Lumenis and hopes to do part-time per diem nursing education, if and/or when, she retires.

When she is not working, Ms. Lawless enjoys the company of her daughter Renee, a professional actress and singer currently traveling with a production of the Broadway hit Wicked. She dedicates this honor to the loving memory of her husband Bobby Joe Lawless to whom she was married for 50 years.

For more information about Lumenis Inc., visit http://www.lumenis.com.

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