Catherine Whittemore
Saco,ME
Summary
Registered Nurse with a pleasant bedside manner, and excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations and improve patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation Center
South Portland, ME
12.2019 - Current
- Lead successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Telehealth Nurse
Health Dialog
Portland, ME
08.2004 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs and preferences.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Explained ways to holistically alleviate depression and anxiety, which included meditation and yoga.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Norwich University
Northfield, VT09.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.1988
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Medical Supply Management
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
La Leche League Leader
Four years K thru 8 Before and After Care supervisor at Holy Cross School, South Portland, ME
Affiliations
La Leche League Leader
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - Current
Telehealth Nurse
Health Dialog
08.2004 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Norwich University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
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