Daniel Whittenburg
Summary
Confident professional with a background in athletics and healthcare. Currently a nursing student with strong clinical experience in high-acuity cardiac care and patient assessments. Well-organized and motivated to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
UMass Memorial Healthcare
Worcester
07.2024 - Current
- Took and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry) to monitor patient health status.
- Communicated observations and changes in patients, including skin condition, vital signs, and mental status, to RN in a clear and timely manner.
- Performs EKGs point of care tests and bladder scanning.
- Collected, labeled, and prepared specimens for transport to labs, ensuring proper handling and accuracy.
- Received 2025 Couillard Fund Scholarship for academic excellence.
Advanced Med-Surg Clinical Rotation
Kent Hospital: 2-South
Warwick
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Administers cardiac medications requiring continuous infusion and dosage titration
- Cared for high acuity cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring
- Provides direct care for patients immediately following cardiac catheterization
- Conducted focused cardiac assessments for patients with relevant medical conditions
- Educated clients on medication adherence and post-hospitalization care plans
Med-Surg Clinical Rotation
Rodger Williams Medical Center
Providence
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted daily head-to-toe assessments to monitor changes in patient conditions and ensure appropriate care
- Administers medications to patients under the direct supervision of clinical instructor
- Implemented nursing skills including dressing changes, wound care, task delegation, and IV site assessment to enhance patient care and support team efficiency
- Completed documentation in compliance with nursing program and facility guidelines, contributing to accurate patient records
Volunteer
Becker College
Worcester
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Coordinated freshman orientation and move-in program, organized annual holiday toy drive, and supported Special Olympics basketball event.
- Assisted with organizing campus events for community engagement.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing at activities.
- Supported fundraising efforts through outreach and promotion campaigns.
Assistant Football Coach
The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated strategies and tactics for over 80 players and 7 coaches, developing game plans and installing specific plays.
- Reviewed opponent game films with ‘Hudl’ software, generating detailed scouting reports to inform team strategy.
- Executed practice plays in support of head coach, prioritizing player safety during training sessions.
- Managed up to 30 athletes at a given time, with full COVID protocols.
Education
AD - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI05-2026
BS - Integrated Science
Becker College
Worcester, MA01-2021
AS - Business Administration
Becker College
Worcester, MA01-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Patient Safety
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion
- EKG
- Basic Telemetry Interpretation
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic Health Records
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Patient positioning
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- ADL support
- Professional bedside manner
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Baseball & Hockey
- Yoga
- Historical & Fictional Novels
- Weightlifting & Recreational Sports
- Pottery & Ceramics
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- 2025 Couillard Fund Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Advanced Med-Surg Clinical Rotation
Kent Hospital: 2-South
03.2026 - 05.2026
Med-Surg Clinical Rotation
Rodger Williams Medical Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician II
UMass Memorial Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
The Woodstock Academy
08.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Becker College
09.2015 - 05.2021
AD - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
BS - Integrated Science
Becker College
AS - Business Administration
Becker College