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Overview
Work History
Education
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Brian Whaley

Brian Whaley

San Diego,United States

Summary

Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Acute Care Hospitals and Senior Nursing Healthcare, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven track record in infection control and staff mentorship, enhancing team collaboration and patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, I effectively lead initiatives that improve quality assurance and promote health.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

RN ADON

Granite Hills Healthcare and Wellness Center
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - Current
  • Supported the Director of Nursing in administrative tasks and reporting.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
  • Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
  • Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
  • Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.

Charge Nurse

Balboa Nursing & Rehab Center
San Diego, CA
05.2020 - 01.2024
  • Supervised charge nursing operations, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and physician orders.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Coordinated physician referrals and discharge planning to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Managed wound care for 64 patients per shift, utilizing wound dressings and vacuum therapy.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies for various conditions.
  • Addressed patient requests with appropriate clinical interventions and personalized support.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, United States
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Performed Immunizing population with COVID-19 IM injection using Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson.
  • Locations in Petco Park and Re-mac in La Jolla as well as local schools for student and staff and homeless populations.
  • Over 22,000 IM injections
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Cardiac Telemetry Med-Surg

Paradise Valley Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2022
  • Cardiac Assessment for AFIB, VFIB...
  • Med-surge Stepdown for ER and ICU
  • Maintaining hemodynamics. IVs with Antibiotics, heparin Drips, wound infection control.

RN Infection Preventionist

La Mesa Healthcare Center
  • Antibiotic Stewardship Program for IV and oral antibiotic use
  • CDC reportable communicable disease and MDRO prevention by utilizing Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
  • Month end reports for CAI and HAI calculation using the hospital transfer logging system.
  • Working directly with Physicians to control the use of Antibiotics and confirm culture reports with critical labs to monitor correct antibiotic prescribing.
  • CAIR2 California registry for Immunizations and update capabilities
  • Charge Nursing and IV antibiotic administration.
  • ACLS and BLS certified

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing, San Diego, CA
01.2022
  • Elected to Student Ambassador for Student relations and Student Conflict between student and staff members in 2018-2022.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Volunteer services through San Diego Pride as a Medical Nurse
  • Rock-N-Roll Marathon as a Nurse volunteer.
  • San Diego Gay Men's Chorus

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Glendale Career College, San Diego, CA
08.2021
Registered Nurse

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Emergency response
  • Staff mentorship
  • Health promotion
  • Conflict resolution
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Time management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV management
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Immunization skills
  • Telemetry monitoring

Languages

Spanish - Limited Working, Sign language - Limited Working

References

  • Robert Palardy, Infection Prevention Lead, La Mesa Healthcare Center, Will provide phone numbers upon interview process
  • NP Yvette, St. Martin, Balboa Nursing and Rehabilitation, Will provide phone numbers upon interview process
  • Dr. Gordon, Beh, MD, Internal Medicine, Will provide phone numbers upon interview process

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Paradise Valley Medical Center - Medical Surgical/ Telemetry/ Same Day Surgery July 2022- January 2023
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. - Mental Health October 2021- December 2021.
  • Sharp Grossmont. - Labor and Delivery/ Postpartum March 2022-April 2022.
  • ECS Montgomery Head Start Site. - Pediatric Health and Immunizations. April 2022- May 2022
  • UCSD Jacobs/ Thornton/ Sulpizio - Medical Surgical. GI same day surgery, OR Jacobs Cancer Pavilion. May 2022- August 2022

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