Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Awards
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Whitney Hassell

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven registered nurse with over 15 years of progressive emergency care experience, specializing in frontline trauma care, charge nurse leadership, and rapid response interventions. Recognized for exceptional leadership and innovation, consistently driving nurse retention, process improvements, and patient safety initiatives. Currently serving as a Lead Clinical Support Coordinator, leading measurable outcomes that include a significant reduction in first-year RN turnover and enhanced staff engagement. Committed to fostering a collaborative emergency department culture that prioritizes clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Clinical Support Coordinator

HCA North Florida Hospital
2023 - Current
  • Lead nurse rounding and coaching to strengthen emergency and inpatient team performance, directly improving staff engagement and bedside care.
  • Drove CSC program improvements that resulted in unique nurse rounding increasing from 81 to 325 nurses and first-year RN turnover decreasing by nearly 10% (Feb–May 2025).
  • Partner with nurse managers to analyze staffing data and implement workflow solutions guided by ANA staffing principles.
  • Mentor new nurses through evidence-based practice education and hands-on leadership development.


Charge Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of a Level I Trauma Center ER, managing patient flow, staff assignments, and high-acuity care coordination.
  • Supervised teams of up to 40 nurses and techs per shift, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
  • Precepted and mentored new RNs, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced retention and clinical competency.
  • Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other disciplines to streamline care delivery and reduce ER wait times.
  • Served as a key resource for critical decision-making during trauma activations and mass casualty events.
  • Implemented strategies to improve throughput and patient experience in a high-volume emergency setting.

Director of Surgical Services

Brill Plastic Surgery Center
2021 - 2024
  • Led surgical team operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety protocols.
  • Streamlined surgical scheduling processes, enhancing efficiency and resource allocation across departments.
  • Managed budgetary allocations for surgical services, aligning financial resources with operational needs.
  • Established performance metrics for surgical services, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL
05-2026

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL
04-2016

Skills

  • Emergency Department Leadership & Operations
  • Trauma & Critical Care Response
  • Nurse Retention & Engagement Strategies
  • Staff Education, Mentorship & Coaching
  • Rapid Response & Crisis Management
  • Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
  • Staffing Metrics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication
  • Policy Development & Evidence-Based Practice

Accomplishments

  • Increased percentage of support population rounded on from 17.5% to 73% in three months, significantly boosting nurse engagement.
  • Led initiatives that resulted in a 42% reduction in new graduate nurse turnover, improving workforce stability.
  • Developed metrics-driven improvement plans that strengthened retention and professional growth in emergency nursing teams.
  • Served as a bridge between frontline staff and hospital leadership, advocating for safe staffing ratios and evidence-based policies.

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) – Member
  • Florida Nurses Association (FNA) – Member
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) – Member

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Florida
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2021

Lead Clinical Support Coordinator

HCA North Florida Hospital
2023 - Current

Director of Surgical Services

Brill Plastic Surgery Center
2021 - 2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Rasmussen College

Awards

Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) Nurse of the Year – 2020 & 2021, Recognized for exceptional collaboration with emergency medical services and outstanding contributions to patient care in the pre-hospital and trauma care continuum.

Awards

Alachua County Fire Rescue Nurse of the Year 2020 & 2021

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