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Renee Whitehead

Bartow,FL

Summary

Passionate Nurse Manager brings talents in employee management and leadership development. Oversee hiring and training, and employee performance. Productive mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical

Bartow Regional Medical Center
Bartow, FL
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
  • Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.

CN II Surgical/Charge Nurse

Bartow Regional Medical Center
Bartow, FL
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations that may arise during a surgical procedure.
  • Supervised nurses and other health professionals in the operating room setting.
  • Coordinated staffing requirements for each scheduled procedure according to established guidelines.
  • Worked collaboratively with physicians, ancillary departments, other disciplines, family members, visitors and volunteers.

Surgical Registered Nurse/Charge

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provided direct nursing care for cardiovascular patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate patient care was being delivered according to standards.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information including medical history, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to diagnosis or recovery process.
  • Coordinated closely with other healthcare team members such as anesthesiologists or perfusionists during surgical procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
03.2007 - 01.2015
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
  • Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2019

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
12-2014

Skills

  • Ethical Practice
  • Nursing Expertise
  • Evaluation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff Development
  • Quality Control
  • Budget Administration
  • Employee Relations
  • Healthcare Delivery
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Department management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License - State of Florida Board of Nursing
  • Certified Nurse, Operating Room - obtained 2019
  • Surgical Technology Certification - Traviss Technical Center 2006
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Polk State College 2003

Affiliations

  • Leadership Bartow - Active since 2023
  • Engage Bartow - Active since 2023
  • Bartow High School medical/fire board member - 2019-2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical

Bartow Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - Current

CN II Surgical/Charge Nurse

Bartow Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2018

Surgical Registered Nurse/Charge

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2017

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
03.2007 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Polk State College

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