JOAN WHITELY
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Seven years as an Medical surgical, ER, Telemetry, Trauma Ortho, Postpartum couplet care registered nurse, thirteen years as a LPN experience in Trauma Burn, Corrections nursing and Gynecology.
Four years experience as a Mental Health Specialist at Jackson Health System. Mental Health Hospital. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Culturally sensitive Strong medical ethic Computerized charting specialist Enthusiastic caregiver Trained in in- and out-patient care Wound cleaning/care expertise Infection control standards expert Flow sheet charting Newborn education Body mechanics knowledge Medical clinical procedures comprehension Specimen collection/processing proficiency Sterilization techniques mastery Skilled in conducting physical examinations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ECU/Vidant Health
Greenville, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
- Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ST. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
RN, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Used EPIC to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Colleagues and ED MD.
RN, Medical-Surgical, ER , Post-OP
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Stabilize and manage ER patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Facilitated operations of 26-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians
- Used Epic EMR to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Plano
Plano, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Staff Registered Nurse, ER Float
Advent Healthcare, Killeen
Killeen, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length 50% on average.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, NC
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 100-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 11 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System
Fayetteville , NC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 250-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Keiser Medical Center
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Delivered outstanding care to over 30 patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse/Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Jackson Memorial Health System
Miami, FL
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Managed care for 60 bed post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
License Practical Nurse
Jackson Health Systems
Miami, FL
05.2000 - 08.2015
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plan
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Tested glucose and administered injections
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Doctors, registered nurses and LPN to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Used aseptic techniques, including clean and sterile to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Fl02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
CARLEENS HEALTH INSTITUTE
Fort Lauderdale, FL2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Univecity of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03.2011
High School Diploma - nursing
Lyndsay Hopkins
Miami, FL2001
Skills
- Community health
- Hospital Experience
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Records Management
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ECU/Vidant Health
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ST. Alexius Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical, ER , Post-OP
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Plano
01.2021 - 04.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, ER Float
Advent Healthcare, Killeen
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System
08.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Keiser Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse/Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Jackson Memorial Health System
08.2015 - 06.2018
License Practical Nurse
Jackson Health Systems
05.2000 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
CARLEENS HEALTH INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Univecity of Phoenix
High School Diploma - nursing
Lyndsay Hopkins
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