Juliet Asbery
Juliet is the senior plastic surgery practice nurse at the Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute, which she joined in 2006.
Juliet's role includes:
- assisting the surgeons in the local anaesthetic theatre
- assisting the surgeons at Wakefield Hospital for general anaesthetic procedures
- providing patients with nursing support before, during and after their procedures
- providing skin rejuvenation assessments and treatments
- education for patients.
Training, qualifications, and memberships
Juliet qualified as a registered nurse in the United Kingdom, where she also achieved a BA Honours degree.
She gained experience as a theatre nurse in the United Kingdom. After emigrating to New Zealand, she worked at Wakefield Hospital in Wellington as a theatre nurse before joining the Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute.
Juliet has been undertaking postgraduate study. She has just completed her formal Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNZFSA) training and is currently completing her Post Graduate Certificate of Education papers (PGCE).
She has been trained in BOTOX® and filler procedures by the surgeons in the practice and by Allergan, the worldwide suppliers. Juliet keeps up with the latest treatment techniques and procedures, attending advanced training courses.
She has also been trained in medical skin care assessments and treatments which are available at Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute.
Professional membership
Juliet is a member of the New Zealand Nurses Association (NZNA) and as a Surgical Assistant with the NZNA and listed as a Registered Nurse First Surgical Assistant (RNFSA).
Outside working hours …
Juliet's interests include family activities, diving and further education.
She is married with two children.