Sherry Whelan is a dedicated registered nurse with over 23 years of experience, currently serving as the OR Supervisor at Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano in Plano, TX. She has held various nursing roles including staff nurse, charge nurse, and agency nurse in operating rooms and intensive care units. Whelan earned her BSN from Northwestern State University in 1993 and MS in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University in 2016. She maintains her registered nurse license in Texas and certification as an operating room nurse.

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