DACIA E. WHITESIDE
Westerville,OH
Summary
Dedicated nursing student seeking a nursing residency to transition into professional practice. Passionate about patient care with hands-on experience in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. Strong foundation in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing with a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Altercare Of Canal Winchester
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Head to toe assessments
Multi Skilled Technician
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Perform EKG and phlebotomy as delegated by Staff RN
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions
- Perform Bladder Scans as needed
- Obtain patient vital signs including glucose levels and report results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Performed patient care functions including grooming, hygiene, collecting vital signs, ROM, and answering call lights as needed
PCA
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
Phlebotomy Intern (Fort Hayes Career Center)
Doctors North Hospital (Clinical)
09.1993 - 06.1994
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH09-2025
Ohio STNA Training - Nursing Assistant
Premiere Choice Health Service
Columbus, OH08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH02.2004
High School Diploma -
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
Columbus, OH06.1994
Skills
- EPIC
- Medical Records Management
- Vital Sign Measurement
- Privacy and HIPAA Regulations
- Nursing Home Care
- Acute Care
- End-of-life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound management
- Charting and documentation
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Student Nurse
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Altercare Of Canal Winchester
07.2024 - 09.2024
Multi Skilled Technician
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
07.2023 - 09.2024
PCA
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
Phlebotomy Intern (Fort Hayes Career Center)
Doctors North Hospital (Clinical)
09.1993 - 06.1994
Ohio STNA Training - Nursing Assistant
Premiere Choice Health Service
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Dominican University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Ohio Dominican University
High School Diploma -
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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