Brandy Wilhite
Panama City
Summary
At Aspire Health Partners, I enhanced patient care through meticulous adherence to nursing standards and infection control, significantly reducing medication errors. My mentoring of junior nurses fostered team excellence, while my expertise in medication administration and compassionate care improved patient outcomes. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient documentation, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing
Aspire Health Partners
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
CNA
Aspire Health Partners
04.2012 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Haney Technical Collage
Panama City, FL08.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Respiratory care
- Home healthcare
- IV therapy
- Patient documention
- Lab specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Physical assessment
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Pain management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Type EMR software
- Counting narcotics
Certification
Bls/first aid
Timeline
LPN Nursing
Aspire Health Partners
09.2021 - 01.2025
CNA
Aspire Health Partners
04.2012 - 08.2021
Lpn - Nursing
Haney Technical Collage
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