Chelsea Wohlgemuth
Conroe
Summary
Experienced perioperative registered nurse and charge nurse with 11+ years in a high-acuity cardiovascular operating room and 9+ years of charge leadership experience. Proven ability to oversee preoperative and perioperative operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage staffing and patient flow in a fast-paced surgical environment. CNOR-certified leader recognized for driving efficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – CVOR
02.2017 - Current
- Provide unit-level operational oversight for CVOR services, ensuring safe staffing, optimal resource utilization, and efficient case flow.
- Lead daily staffing and assignment decisions based on patient acuity, procedural complexity, and staff competencies.
- Direct and coordinate care delivery through close collaboration with preoperative services, PACU, anesthesia, surgeons, and nursing leadership.
- Oversee patient throughput, including management of emergency and add-on cases, to support on-time starts and minimize delays.
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource to nursing staff, promoting adherence to perioperative standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with leadership to support quality initiatives, departmental goals, and performance improvement efforts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development through coaching and real-time support
Perioperative Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – CVOR
01.2015 - Current
- Deliver perioperative nursing care for high-acuity cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients in a complex operative environment.
- Perform preoperative assessments and patient education to ensure surgical readiness.
- Maintain sterile technique and support surgical teams during complex procedures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient perioperative care delivery.
- Prepare, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
12.2014
Skills
- Charge Nurse Leadership & Unit Oversight
- Staffing Coordination & Skill-Mix Optimization
- Patient Throughput & Case Flow Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Pre-op, OR, PACU & Anesthesia Coordination
- Emergency & Add-On Case Management
- Policy, Procedure & Regulatory Compliance
- Perioperative Patient Safety & Quality Standards
- Staff Mentorship, Coaching & Support
- Conflict Resolution & Real-Time Decision Making
- Resource, Supply & Room Readiness Oversight
- High-Acuity Surgical Environment Management
- Performance Improvement or Quality Initiatives
- Scheduling Systems or EMR, specifically with Epic
- Staff Onboarding or Precepting
Websites
Certification
- BLS: December 2024 – Present
- CNOR: April 2019 – Present
- Registered Nursing License: February 2015 – Present
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – CVOR
02.2017 - Current
Perioperative Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital – CVOR
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University