Braeden Whaley
Registered Nurse
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Nursing professional with experience in emergency and long-term individualized nursing care. Agile and adaptable to dynamic patient needs. Team-oriented and reliable with proficient verbal and written communication skills. Employs critical thinking, medical knowledge, and prioritization to deliver superior care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Travel Care Hawaii
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Worked in skilled nursing role for patients with a variety of healthcare backgrounds and nursing needs
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed focused and comprehensive assessments of each patient.
- Cared for as many as 20 patients each day, providing emergency medical attention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Leadership Coach
Leadership Inspirations
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked to improve speaking, goal-setting, and interpersonal skills of hundreds of high school students
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Developed teaching tools and diagrams for student engagement
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for student success
- Successfully educated over 300 students on fundamentals of professional development and leadership
Education
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Career Networks Institute
CA, Santa Ana 03.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California-San Diego
CA, San Diego 05.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
Emergency Care
Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Cardiac Monitoring
IV Insertion
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Intravenous Therapy
Privacy and Confidentiality
Vital Signs Monitoring
Accurate Documentation
Nursing Licenses
RN, California: #95305605
RN, Hawaii: RN-117185
Certification
BLS/CPR, American Heart Association certified
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Groups
President of the University of California - San Diego (Phi Omega) chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, 2020-2021
Timeline
First Aid
03-2024
Registered Nurse
Travel Care Hawaii
02.2024 - Current
NIHSS Certification
10-2023
BLS/CPR, American Heart Association certified
06-2023
MAB
03-2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association certified
11-2022
PALS, American Heart Association certified
11-2022
Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
11.2022 - 01.2024
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Career Networks Institute
03.2021 - 09.2022
Leadership Coach
Leadership Inspirations
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California-San Diego
05.2018 - 06.2021