Sharyn Rennick
Port Republic
Summary
Dynamic Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant with extensive experience at Calvert Health Medical Center, excelling in surgical assistance and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and staff training. Committed to continuous improvement and adept in emergency response, ensuring optimal care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
Calvert Health Medical Center
Prince Frederick
04.1990 - 07.2025
- Delivered quality nursing care through evidence-based practice guidelines established by the organization
- Completed continuing education courses to maintain CNOR certification, CRNFA certification and Clinical Nurse III requirements
- Maintained competency BLS and ACLS, renewed 6/2025
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Researched information for Skin Decolonization Project 2024, developed SBAR's for appropriate committees to assist in decision-making processes
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures, encompassing all specialties
- Used retractors, sponges, suction and irrigating techniques to create optimal exposure and visualization for surgeon
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery techniques to control bleeding
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks
- Provided education, mentorship and preceptorship to new OJT Surgical Technologists, newly hired CFA's and RNFA's
- Developed and Performed Staff audits, documented data for infection control purposes and performance improvement
- Reviewed physician orders/preference cards to dispense proper medications from Pyxis. Administered local anesthetics at surgical field under direction of surgeon.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Plastic Surgery Center of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Facilitated seamless communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent use of electronic health record systems.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures to establish class A Surgery Center in compliance with Medicare regulations.
- Arranged continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills for self and staff.
- Educated patients on treatment care plans to promote understanding and adherence.
- Implemented OSHA biohazard safety training and prevention programs for staff.
- Prepared medical equipment, sterile supplies, and instrumentation to support physicians during patient examinations and surgical procedures
- Conducted inventory management and ordered necessary supplies and medications efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse First Assistant Program
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD01-1998
Nursing Diploma -
Citizens General School of Nursing
New Kensington, PA06-1985
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Infection control
- Equipment preparation and troubleshooting
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Policy development
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Continuous improvement
- Preceptorship
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Novice robotics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Plastic Surgery Center of Southern Maryland
06.2009 - 08.2011
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
Calvert Health Medical Center
04.1990 - 07.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse First Assistant Program
Anne Arundel Community College
Nursing Diploma -
Citizens General School of Nursing
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