David Whidden Jr
Jesup,GA
Summary
Compassionate and DAISY Award winning Registered Nurse with over eight years of experience in healthcare bringing forth highly regarded skills in providing optimum patient care and carrying out all treatment protocols with sensitivity and precision. Solutions oriented and highly skilled in patient care management and multi-disciplinary collaboration focused care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (travel)
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR
07.2023 - Current
- Providing patient-centered care to the Medical/Surgical and Oncology patient population including chemotherapy/immunotherapy, blood product and medication administration, and overall inpatient bedside care.
- Delivering physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects in accordance with hospital established protocols.
- Ratio 1:6, 375 bed facility, EPIC charting
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (travel)
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Puyallup, WA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Expertly caring for patients with wide array of medical issues including oncology, pulmonary, cardiology, endocrinology, renal, vascular, and wound management.
- Administration and assessment of medications, blood products, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and respiratory treatments in a safe, healing environment.
- Ratio 1:6, 285 bed facility, EPIC charting
Registered Nurse - Vascular Access (travel)
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for assessment and insertion of peripheral iv's, PICC line management, and accessing implanted vascular access devices.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team regarding medication administration and venous access options while maintaining patient safety.
- 550 bed facility serving entire facility, EPIC charting
Registered Nurse - Oncology (staff)
Partner Oncology, a division of American Oncology
Puyallup, WA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, and other medications following physician orders.
- Maintaining an open line of communication with providers, medical assistants, and pharmacy to facilitate smooth throughput and maximum efficiency working towards a safe, positive, and healthy patient experience.
- Ratio 1:8, OncoEMR charting
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (travel)
CHI/Franciscan Health Systems
Tacoma, WA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Managing all aspects of Medical Surgical and Oncology care including care and maintenance of venous access devices, physical assessments, phlebotomy, interpretation of lab results, chemotherapy dosage calculations and infusions.
- Administration of chemotherapy, blood and blood products, immunoglobulins, monoclonal antibodies, and antibiotic therapy.
- Ratio 1:6, EPIC charting
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (staff)
St. Joseph's Hospital
Savannah, GA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to the Medical/Surgical and Oncology patient in accordance with Magnet Hospital Accreditation.
- Managing all aspects of patient care including medication administration, assessments, and discharge collaboration with physicians and care team.
- Ratio 1:6, 275 bed facility, Meditech charting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA12.2015
Skills
- IV Therapy, Ultrasound IV insertion
- BLS/ACLS
- ONS/Chemotherapy certified
- Inpatient and Outpatient clinic background
- Charge Nurse leadership
- Preceptorship
- Time management
- DAISY award winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (travel)
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (travel)
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse - Vascular Access (travel)
University of Vermont Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse - Oncology (staff)
Partner Oncology, a division of American Oncology
08.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (travel)
CHI/Franciscan Health Systems
01.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Oncology (staff)
St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University