Ni'Cole Wistling
Dunnellon,FL
Summary
Emergency department charge nurse with strong background in clinical and operational leadership. Expertise in optimizing patient flow, developing high-performing teams, and implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams while promoting accountability and efficiency in patient care. Seeking a leadership role to contribute to organizational growth and further develop leadership skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL CRYSTAL RIVER
Crystal River, Florida
10.2022 - Current
- Led clinical and operational initiatives in Emergency Department to enhance patient care and team efficiency.
- Coordinate patient flow, staffing assignments, resources, and daily department needs.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient safety, staff performance, and patient experience.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to RNs, LPNs, paramedics, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses to elevate clinical skills and improve overall team performance.
- Collaborate with physicians, ancillary departments, and leadership to resolve barriers to patient care.
- Established clear expectations and responsibilities to foster accountability and teamwork among staff, teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to hospital policies.
Travel Registered Nurse
RN NETWORK
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed high-acuity patients in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment to ensure timely and effective care.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment, prioritization, communication, and adaptability in critical situations.
- Provided emergency care in an 85-bed Level I Trauma Center with six trauma bays.
ER Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
BAYFRONT BROOKSVILLE
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Led daily Emergency Department operations and patient flow.
- Coordinated staffing, assignments, vacation coverage, and department resources.
- Delegated patient care based on acuity, staff competency, and experience.
- Coached staff on performance and clinical skills, enhancing patient care standards.
- Identified operational and quality issues, proposing solutions to leadership for resolution.
- Collaborated with physicians and departments to streamline patient care processes and enhance departmental efficiency.
Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
SPRING HILL HEALTH & REHAB
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Coordinated staffing and patient care operations to optimize resource allocation.
- Supervised clinical staff and evaluated employee performance to enhance care quality.
- Guided and motivated staff while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Facilitated employee training initiatives and patient education to improve service delivery.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
OAKHILL HOSPITAL
02.2010 - 12.2015
- Led charge nurse operations in a busy Emergency Department, ensuring effective team coordination and patient care.
- Led teams through high-acuity and life-threatening situations.
- Provided advanced emergency care including resuscitation, intubation assistance, defibrillation, conscious sedation, and trauma interventions.
- Coordinated patient flow and staff assignments, enhancing emergency care responsiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT01-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL01-2009
Skills
- Emergency care
- Emergency department operations
- Patient flow management
- Patient safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Resource allocation
- Performance evaluation
- Staff coaching
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Team engagement
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Florida Registered Nurse, RN #9303682, 01/01/10, Present
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 01/01/11, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2010 - Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2010 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2010 - Current
- NIH Stroke Scale 2010 - Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP 2018 - Current
Leadership Philosophy
I believe effective leadership begins with developing people, creating accountability, and leading by example. My approach is to build strong, engaged teams by recognizing individual strengths, providing meaningful coaching and education, and creating clear expectations for performance. I believe in being present and accessible to staff while maintaining accountability for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. My goal as a leader is to create an Emergency Department culture where team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated to grow while continuously improving department performance and patient experience.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL CRYSTAL RIVER
10.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
RN NETWORK
10.2021 - 10.2022
ER Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse
BAYFRONT BROOKSVILLE
10.2018 - 10.2021
Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
SPRING HILL HEALTH & REHAB
03.2016 - 10.2018
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
OAKHILL HOSPITAL
02.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco-Hernando State College