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Heather White

Heather White

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Travel RN at Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane WA. Worked on a cardiac intermediate unit providing care for 4-6 pts.
  • Travel RN at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern NC. Worked on a cardiac intermediate unit and a medical/surgical intermediate unit.
  • Travel RN at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Worked on a Step-Down Cardio-Thoracic unit. Provided care for patients just out the of ICU who had undergone cardiac or lung transplants, coronary bypass, valve replacements, aneurysm repairs and esophagectomies.
  • Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Initiated preventative measures against potential risks identified through assessment processes.

Staff Registered Nurse

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
04.2003 - 09.2022
  • I worked in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) 5th North Tower. I managed 1 to 3 critically ill patients who required ventilatory support, Mechanical Heart Devices, Vasopressor medications, CRRT and pulmonary artery catheter management.
  • I was on the Rapid Response Team for 10 years. i also functioned as Charge Nurse.
  • I precepted new employees.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem
12-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
05-1997

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Remarkable 45 Nurse for Forsyth Medical Center 2013

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in North Carolina #150167
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
  • NIHSS certified
  • CCRN certified for 17 yrs

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2023

Staff Registered Nurse

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
04.2003 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston Salem State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Heather White