Shell Wargo
St Louis,MO
Summary
Healthcare team leader proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service to patients, physicians and staff. Hardworking and passionate candidate is seeking position with an established company. Proven problem solver and excellent team motivator. Strong business development skills. Recognized for staff recruitment retention leading to high performing teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge/Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Shiftmed
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Education EMS and Nursing Students as preceptor.
Operating Room Manager
Timberlake Surgery Center - Surgery Partners
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved patient care by implementing efficient operating room processes and procedures.
- Enhanced surgical team performance through regular training sessions and skill assessments.
- Managed operating room budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication between departments to improve overall patient care in the perioperative setting.
- Interviewed, hired, evaluated and terminated management and support staff.
- Four Surgical Suites - Ortho, Vascular and Plastics.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Aya - St Louis University Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Streamlined workflows for nursing staff by developing efficient processes to manage complex medical cases.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care delivery.
- Maintained a high level of clinical expertise in managing complex medical cases such as cardiac events, neurological disorders, and oncology treatments; ensuring optimal care delivery.
- 15 Surgery Rooms - Ortho, Neuro, General, Cardiovascular, Vascular and Plastics.
Travel Registered Nurse - ER/OR/IR
Aya Healthcare
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Travel Destinations - Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, St Louis.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following pre-operative protocols and conducting thorough assessments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams for seamless execution of procedures, ensuring high-quality care.
- Worked in approximately 20 Hospital/Surgery Centers coast to coast as circulator and charge nurse.
- Assisted in coordinating patient treatment plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Clinical Director
Metropolitan Plastic Surgery
03.2015 - 06.2016
- First Assist to surgeon in operating room.
- Managed patients pre/post operative and follow up.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Maintaining clinical area inventory and budgeting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physician and office staff.
- Marketing of cosmetic surgical services.
- Developed, coordinated and implemented patient care services to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Oversaw clinical operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated surgeon clinic schedule.
- Assist surgeon with patients on clinic days.
Emergency Room Staff and Charge Nurse
SSM St. Mary's Medical Center
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Streamlined ER processes to reduce wait times, providing efficient and timely care for patients in critical conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards.
- Mentored and trained new nurses on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing wait times for patients in critical care areas.
Executive Director of Operations
Surgical Spa
02.2004 - 03.2010
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Implemented performance metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and guide team efforts toward achieving goals.
- Developed long-term strategies to drive continuous improvement in operations, resulting in increased revenue and reduced costs.
- Managed budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure optimal resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Director of Operations
RNtensive, Inc.
02.2003 - 03.2009
- Drove revenue growth through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing products/services offerings.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
Education
MBA - Healthcare
Currently Enrolled in MBA Program January 2026
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO06.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Charles Community College
St Charles, MO 06.1988
Skills
- Transformational leadership
- Maintaining surgeon, staff and patient satisfaction
- Operating plans development and oversight
- Goal oriented operating room scheduling
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Team leadership through positive motivation
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Employee retention champion
- Quality team building
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Mental health nursing
- triage
Timeline
Charge/Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Shiftmed
11.2023 - Current
Operating Room Manager
Timberlake Surgery Center - Surgery Partners
10.2022 - 01.2024
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Aya - St Louis University Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - ER/OR/IR
Aya Healthcare
06.2016 - 06.2023
Clinical Director
Metropolitan Plastic Surgery
03.2015 - 06.2016
Emergency Room Staff and Charge Nurse
SSM St. Mary's Medical Center
04.2010 - 04.2015
Executive Director of Operations
Surgical Spa
02.2004 - 03.2010
Director of Operations
RNtensive, Inc.
02.2003 - 03.2009
MBA - Healthcare
Currently Enrolled in MBA Program January 2026
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Charles Community College