Desiree Wheatley
Taylorsville,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Team Lead
Pwn Health
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Contracted team lead providing support to RNs including creating monthly call line schedule and managing payroll
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing timely advice over the phone.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Evaluated patient health concerns and provided appropriate interventions via video or telephone calls.
- Adhered to ethical standards while providing quality healthcare services remotely.
- Educated patients on self-care management techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Provided telehealth nursing services to patients in a variety of settings.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to telehealth nursing practices.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss new treatments or protocols.
- Developed educational materials for patients about disease prevention and management.
- Consulted with physicians regarding the physical condition of patients.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes to improve overall wellness.
RN, BSN
Norton Children's Hospital NICU
11.2005 - 11.2021
- Care for premature infants in a level 4 NICU hospital setting, using strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
RN, BSN
Iroquois Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2005
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
RN, BSN
Kosair Children's Hospital NICU
07.2000 - 04.2003
- Care for critically ill premature infants in level 4 NICU
- Using strong assessment skills to determine patient care.
Education
BSN -
Spalding University
06.2000
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Compassion and Empathy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Chart updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Data Collection
- Team Coordination
Volunteer Experience
Every year my family and I go on a family mission trip to Lynch KY to provide care, food and help to the families there
Timeline
RN Team Lead
Pwn Health
11.2021 - Current
RN, BSN
Norton Children's Hospital NICU
11.2005 - 11.2021
RN, BSN
Iroquois Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2005
RN, BSN
Kosair Children's Hospital NICU
07.2000 - 04.2003
BSN -
Spalding University
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