Brenda Whiteley
Collinsville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Belleville Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided exceptional care to acute medical patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, blood glucose managements and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in Adult Medical Surgical units.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Health Carousel LLC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients for complications immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DePaul Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
09.2018
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Pain management oversight
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Cerner/EPIC
- Chest Tubes
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Belleville Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Health Carousel LLC
08.2021 - 06.2022
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DePaul Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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