Spencer Whitten
Gainesville,FL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitor Support Technician
Telemetry Monitoring Unit, Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Played a key role in the successful opening of the TMU by optimizing telemetry monitoring workflows and enhancing operational efficiency
- Mentored new employees on monitoring processes and procedures, including training on ECG rhythm interpretation to ensure high competency levels
- Developed a comprehensive guide for standardizing alarm management across the organization, pending approval from the Telemetry Advisory Group, to improve consistency and reduce alarm fatigue
Monitor Support Technician
64MS, Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Contributed to the Unit Practice Council, spearheading initiatives to optimize unit throughput and maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Organized and led annual fundraisers to support Eldercare
- Created a resource for charge nurses to effectively track patients with at-risk skin
Interim Lab Manager
Scindia Lab, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated departmental budgets and resource allocation, streamlining lab operations and reducing expenditures while maintaining high operational standards
- Ensured regulatory compliance by meticulously updating documentation and staying current with industry regulations, safeguarding laboratory standards
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure cost-effective procurement of lab equipment and supplies, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality
Lab Technician
Mehrad Lab, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation to improve cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness
- Executed testing and quality control using established laboratory procedures and instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive timely completion of research projects, facilitating seamless communication and coordination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Microbiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2025
Timeline
Monitor Support Technician
Telemetry Monitoring Unit, Shands Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Interim Lab Manager
Scindia Lab, University of Florida
01.2023 - 10.2023
Lab Technician
Mehrad Lab, University of Florida
09.2020 - 10.2023
Monitor Support Technician
64MS, Shands Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Microbiology
University of Florida