1. Sherry Whelan
1513 Augusta Dr. Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 249-7788
Whelan.sherry@gmail.com
Professional Background
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 23+ years and demonstrated expertise. Experienced in promoting
teamwork and improvising while maintaining the awareness and importance of diversity in the workplace.
Professional Experience
OR Supervisor, OR-Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano Plano TX
12/2012-present
 Responsible for 26 direct reports and 52 FTE’s
 Daily clinical responsibilities and operations of Surgical Services including 14 OR’s
 Managerial duties include chart audits, staff performances,annual competencies, and staff
education
 Coordinate with staff and various departments to organize services,resolve issues, and improve
patient satisfaction
 Oversees the proper use, repair, and replacement of equipment and supplies in order to provide
facilities necessary for the efficient operation of Surgical Services
 Assesses and evaluates staffing to ensure proper utilization of personnel
 Foster relationships to create and maintain a healthy work environment
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse,OR-Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano Plano TX
02/2007-12/2012 (2010-2012)
Charge Nurse Role
 Responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff
 Managed the coordination of the OR schedule
 Developed and implemented a scheduling grid to streamline the staffing process
 Assessed and coordinated assignments according to acuity and skill levels
 Performed daily rounding to ensure patient satisfaction criteria are being met and to monitor and
evaluate employee performance
Staff Nurse (2007-2010)
 Work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during, and
after a surgical procedure
 Accountable for all equipment and supplies used during surgery
Agency Nurse, OR-All About Staffing Sunrise FL
08/2006-12/2006
Agency Nurse, OR-Criticare Plano TX
05/2006-08/2006

2. Staff Nurse, OR-Zale Lipshy Dallas TX
09/2004-03/2006
Staff Nurse, OR-NYU Manhattan NY
03/2001-08/2004
Staff Nurse, ICU Traveler
4/1997-3/2001
Staff Nurse, ICU Shreveport LA
5/1993-4/1997
Education and Honors
Amberton University Garland TX
MS-Human Relations and Business
Graduated August 2016
Northwestern State University Shreveport LA
BSN-graduated May 1993
Five Star Spirit recipient
Service Excellence Award recipient
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse-State of Texas
Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
BLS-for Healthcare Providers
Affiliations
ASPCA member and volunteer