Brenda Whittemore
Montpelier,VA
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse experienced in dynamic, high-stress environments requiring quick decision-making and critical thinking. Skilled in effective communication with interdisciplinary team and patient education. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and make rapid, precise decisions, resulting in positive patient outcomes. Passionate and dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care during patients most vulnerable moments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Richmond, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex and critically ill patients
- Proactively identified potential complications with early intervention strategies, helping decrease morbidity rates among critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic techniques and protocols
- Consistently maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuing education opportunities
- Proficient in EPIC
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Monitor Telemetry ECG rhythms for changes, performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by appropriate care team
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Child Care Provider
In-Home Child Care
02.2008 - 07.2018
- Provided in-home childcare for children from 1-12 years old, Supervised groups of 4-10 children, Provided age-appropriate activities
Server/Front Lead
Portofino Italian Restaurant
03.2010 - 09.2017
- Organized and promoted worker training, resolving personnel problems, and scheduling conflicts, evaluating staff performance, Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality or service, Scheduling
Care Partner
Care Advantage
04.2005 - 02.2008
- Provided and assisted with ADLs, Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, monitor and documented I/O’s, Assist in setting up medical equipment and transporting to appointments
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University
Richmond, VA02.2022
Skills
- Mechanical circulatory device management of Impella and IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
- Monitor and manage external pacemaker and cardioversion patients
- Hemodynamic monitoring, set up and monitoring of manual and automatic Swan-Ganz Catheter, NICOM
- STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)w/ PCI and thrombolytic management and sheath removal
- TTM (Targeted Temperature Management) utilizing internal and external cooling
- Monitor, maintain, and removal of central venous catheters, arterial lines, dialysis catheters Chest tubes
- Proficient at CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) management, troubleshooting, and charting
- Inotropic and Vasoactive support, sedation, paralytics utilizing Train-of-Four, Remodulin gtt management
- Mechanical ventilation, Bipap, Heated high flow and tracheostomy care
- i-STAT and EPOC usage
- NG Tube and Dobhoff Placement
- Proficient in Epic
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
updated September 2024
Basic Life Support
updated March 2024
NCLEX- RN
April 2022
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient
December 2022
Multiple Daisy Award nominations
Nomination for Magnet Clinical Nurse Of the Year
April 2024
Nomination for Rose Black Patient Experience
April 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
07.2018 - 04.2022
Server/Front Lead
Portofino Italian Restaurant
03.2010 - 09.2017
Child Care Provider
In-Home Child Care
02.2008 - 07.2018
Care Partner
Care Advantage
04.2005 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University