Henrietta Whyyee-Brown
Dover,DE
Summary
Experienced and dedicated nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Providing over 12 years of nursing experience with patient care (Long-term, short-term, hospital, and rehab).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lemadawn Healthcare
Dover, DE
02.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Supplemental, Trinity and New Direction Nursing Agencies
01.2022 - Current
- Checks patient’s health history, most recent physical evaluations, allergies, and other relevant variables, Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals to plan patient care, implements it, and evaluates the outcomes, Administers medications and treatments to patients according to prescriptions made by physicians or according to certain protocols, Counsels patients on drug therapies, side effects, and possible interactions with other medications they may be taking at the same time, Operates medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, thermometers, glucose testing kits, stethoscopes, and more to get recent information about patient’s conditions and fill in their charts, Assists in surgery and other medical procedures like emergencies, Helps prepare surgical rooms and medical equipment, Provides care to patients before, during, and after surgeries, Supervises and trains licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing assistants, and other nursing staff, as well as personal support workers (PSWs)
Contract Travel Registered Nurse, RN
Christiana Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Assessing patients and performing exams and tests, Taking patients’ vitals and recording that information, Administering medications or treatments in collaboration with Physicians, Collecting patient health history information, Educating patients on conditions and treatments, Preparing and maintaining medical equipment used with patients, Reporting patient vitals and observations to doctors to collaborate on treatment options, Supporting patients’ emotional needs, and Performs other tasks
Registered Nurse
Adventist Healthcare
Rockville, Maryland
01.2020 - Current
- Registered Nurse, Covid19 Crisis Response, Works independently, Admissions and Assessments, Handled care safely and long-term health plans, Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with families, patients, and other health providers, Initial peripheral IVs, Take and document vital statistics to ensure timely and accurate treatments and to ensure patients are well informed of their treatment, Central line care, Blood drawn through venous access and central lines, Administered iv and PO medications as described, Respiratory treatment, O2 monitoring, and application as prescribed, Monitor patient care and report all abnormal labs and vital statistic to physicians in a timely manner, Accurately document patient care in a timely fashion
Registered Nurse
Peak Healthcare
Pocomoke, Maryland
01.2020 - 01.2020
- RN Covid19 Crisis Response, Admissions and Assessments, Works independently, Handled care safely, and long-term health plans, Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with families, patients, and other health providers, Initial peripheral IVS, Take and document vital statistics to ensure timely and accurate treatments and to ensure patients are well informed of their treatment, Central line care, Blood drawn from venous access and central lines, Administered iv and PO medications as described, Respiratory treatment, O2 monitoring and application as prescribed, Monitor patient care and report all abnormal labs and vital signs to physicians in a timely manner, Accurately document patient care in a timely manor
Registered Nurse
Post-Acute Medical Hospital
Dover, Delaware
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Works independently, Admissions and Assessments, Handled care safely and long-term health plans, Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with families, patients, and other health providers, Initial peripheral IVs, Take and document vital statistics to ensure timely and accurate treatments and to ensure patients are well informed of their treatment, Central line care, Blood drawn through venous access and central lines, Administered iv and PO medications as described, Respiratory treatment, O2 monitoring, and application as prescribed, Monitor patient care and report all abnormal labs and vital statistic to physicians in a timely manner, Accurately document patient care in a timely fashion
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Healthcare
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for coordinating care for consumers in-home settings according to state regulations and guidelines, Trach and vent, G-tube care, NG tube insertion, and care, Assist clients with limited mobility in all necessary movements, Create assessments and plan-of-care for a high volume of patients, Adaptable to Regulations, Review physician orders and medical reports and ensure implementation that’s in accordance with agency policy and state regulations, Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed, Provide evidence-based teaching to patients and family members, Medication’s administration and vital signs as ordered
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Services
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for coordinating medical care for consumers in-home settings according to state regulations and guidelines, Implement agency policies and procedures following the organization and state regulation, Review physician orders, medical reports, and ensure implementation that is by agency policy and state regulations, Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the department's efficiency and services performed, Provide evidence-based teaching to patient and family members, Vent and trach care, chest physiotherapy, CPAP and BiPAP, respiratory treatments, oxygen treatment, etc.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Langhorne Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Coordinate the function of the nursing assistants according to current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, Make written and oral reports concerning activities of the shift, Assess patients, administer medications, and perform treatments as per physician orders, Wound care with well knowledgeable with wound-vac, Admission and readmission as ordered, Document assessment in a precise, accurate, and timely manner, Review labs, report abnormal labs to the physician, Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department, Complete incident reports as per policies and procedures, Provide evidence-based teaching to patients and their family members
Education
Registered Nurse -
Jersey College School of Nursing
01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southern New Jersey Technical School
01.2007
High School Diploma -
St. Martin, Ivory Coast La Cote D’ivoire, West Africa
01.1998
Skills
- Effective Critical thinking in addition to communication skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassion, leadership, problem solving, & empathy to interact with the patient and their family helping to cope with their problems/ illness
- Administering medication
- Patient care/ Patient and family education
- Wound care/ treatments
- Counseling and managing
- Care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment
Certification
- American Red Cross BLS
- American Heart Association ACLS
- Licensed Registered nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistance
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lemadawn Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Supplemental, Trinity and New Direction Nursing Agencies
01.2022 - Current
Contract Travel Registered Nurse, RN
Christiana Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Adventist Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Peak Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Post-Acute Medical Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Langhorne Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse -
Jersey College School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southern New Jersey Technical School
High School Diploma -
St. Martin, Ivory Coast La Cote D’ivoire, West Africa
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