Jacalyne Whitaker
La Marque,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Mother-Baby nurse delivering high-quality postpartum and newborn care in collaborative environments. Expertise in pain management, patient assessment, and care coordination, complemented by fluency in Spanish to enhance communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UTMB John Sealy Hospital
Galveston, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols for patients.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
Educator
Lululemon
Sugar Land, Texas
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and resolved issues effectively.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization to enhance customer experience.
Patient Access Representative
Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Collected and verified patient information for accurate registration and insurance processing.
- Scheduled appointments using electronic health record systems for streamlined operations.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to manage patient referrals and follow-ups efficiently.
Pharmacy Tech
Apex Pharmacy
Sugar Land, Texas
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Processed prescription orders and verified patient information for accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
Customer Service Representative
Walgreens
Missouri City, Texas
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and resolved issues effectively.
- Educated customers on promotions and loyalty programs to drive engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas12-2024
Associates of Science -
Houston Community College
Stafford, Texas05-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain management
- Maternal care
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum assessment
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Healthcare compliance
- Electronic health records
Certification
- American Heart Association (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Leadership And Community Service
- UTMB Student Nurses Association, Member, 03/01/24, 12/31/24
- UTMB Kid's Club, Member, 06/01/23, 12/31/24
- UTMB Student Nurses Against Cancer, Member/ Officer, 06/01/23, 12/31/24
- UTMB Tiny Toes Club, Member, 06/01/23, 12/31/24
- Galveston Farmers Market, Volunteer, 06/01/24
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, Volunteer, 03/01/24
Honors And Awards
Honor Society- Member, 06/01/24
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UTMB John Sealy Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Educator
Lululemon
11.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Access Representative
Memorial Hermann
04.2021 - 04.2023
Pharmacy Tech
Apex Pharmacy
01.2020 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
Walgreens
03.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Associates of Science -
Houston Community College