Whitney Carl
Wausau,WI
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with expertise in sterile techniques and patient safety, honed at Aya Healthcare. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor new nurses, and enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to delivering optimal care and ensuring adherence to protocols in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal care during procedures.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions pre- and post-operatively for effective intervention.
- Prepared operating room by sterilizing instruments and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- Assisted in positioning patients for surgical procedures, enhancing comfort and access for surgeons.
Charge Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within hospital units.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring availability for nursing staff needs.
- Led training sessions on emergency response procedures for nursing team preparedness.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA05.2019
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Documentation accuracy
- Adapting to change
- Preoperative preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Patient and family education
- Patient positioning
- Emergency response
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College