ALEIGHA WHITESIDE
Indian Land,South Carolina
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner student with real-world experience in clinical settings as a Registered Nurse. Strengths include providing optimal patient care, health education, and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care under demanding circumstances and making a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fort Mill Medical Center
Fort Mill, South Carolina
06.2024 - Current
- Provide care for critically ill patients in a 10-bed intensive care unit.
- Monitored patient conditions closely to promptly identify health status changes and notify physicians.
- Assess patient's conditions and titrate drips based off of vital signs, sedation, pain, etc.
- Coordinate collaboration, assessments, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment to implement an individualized plan of care.
- Precepted nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised and managed a 30+ person team of registered nurses, healthcare technicians, and unit secretaries.
- Managed 24-bed unit overseeing each patient's condition and individual needs.
- Worked alongside unit manager to enhance quality of care and ensure patient safety protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement strategies for improving patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated and balanced schedules for unit staff, ensuring optimal coverage and workflow efficiency.
- Interviewed candidates and participated in hiring decisions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Led charge nurse duties and precepted new staff on 24-bed unit.
- Coordinated staff assignments based on patients' individual needs and acuity to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Monitored patient conditions for changes, managed admissions and discharges, and served as a resource for staff.
- Provided quality care for up to 6 patients, including those with advanced airways and ventilator dependence.
- Educated patients and family members on topics related to healthcare maintenance and prevention, as well as provided emotional support.
- Collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Medical Assistant
LowT Center
Pineville, NC
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated front desk operations, including scheduling, billing, and insurance verification, to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Prepared and administered intramuscular medications and immunizations under the guidance of the nurse practitioner.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks such as venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Measured vital signs.
- Trained newly hired employees, enhancing team capabilities and integration into clinic operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Health
Gastonia, NC
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks.
- Measured vital signs and performed glucose monitoring.
- Prepared patients for surgeries/procedures.
- Documented clinical information in medical records daily.
- Supported front desk operations such as managing admissions and discharges, directing phone calls, and scheduling follow up appointments.
- Facilitated learning by training newly hired employees.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stanley Total Living Center
Stanley, NC
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Measured and reported vital signs to registered nurses.
- Documented clinical information in medical records daily to ensure accurate patient care.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2021
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Telemetry
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic medical records
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of South Carolina
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fort Mill Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Atrium Health
02.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health
07.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
LowT Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Health
05.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stanley Total Living Center
06.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte