Jennifer Whitfield
Warsaw,NC
Summary
Skilled team player with strong background in Nursing home and ER environments. Works well others to provide excellent patient care and always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Healthcare professional committed to nursing leadership with track record of improving patient outcomes and staff performance. Known for enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing best practices. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
CNA Instructor
James Sprunt Community College
01.2021 - Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor who contributed towards higher enrollment numbers via strategic marketing initiatives highlighting program successes.
- Consistently monitored trends within the healthcare sector in order to maintain relevancy in course content and prepare graduates for real-world situations.
- Improved pass rates for certification exams by providing comprehensive instruction and targeted feedback.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards, incorporating relevant information into course materials.
- Enhanced CNA trainees'' skills by implementing hands-on learning experiences and interactive simulations.
Interim Director of Nursing
Warsaw Nursing and Rehab
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve great patient care
- Administer medications
- Consult MD
- Wound care
- Draw labs
- Supervise nurses and CNAs
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
RN
Onslow Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Assess patients as they entered the ED
- Start IVs
- Administer medications
- Assist providers with procedures
- Wound care
CNA, LPN
Warsaw Health and Rehab
05.2005 - 10.2015
- Provide ADL care
- Administer medications
- Assist in assessments
- Wound care
- Document in residents record
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC05.2019
High school diploma or GED - Dilpoma
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC08.2013
Skills
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Patient discharge
- Leadership skills
- Inservice training
- Great communication skills
- Dependable
- Critical Care Experience
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
- Vital Signs
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff recruitment
- Patient care management
- Quality assurance
- Care plan development
- Employee training
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR instructor
Nursing Licenses
RN, 06/01/25, NC
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - Current
CNA Instructor
James Sprunt Community College
01.2021 - Current
Interim Director of Nursing
Warsaw Nursing and Rehab
10.2019 - 01.2022
RN
Onslow Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2020
CNA, LPN
Warsaw Health and Rehab
05.2005 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sampson Community College
High school diploma or GED - Dilpoma
Sampson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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