JOEY WHITMORE, LPN
Toledo,OH
Summary
Experienced with pediatric patient care in home environments, ensuring comfort and safety. Utilizes strong clinical skills to manage complex medical conditions and support patient families. Track record of fostering supportive and collaborative environment, adapting effectively to dynamic patient needs. Pediatric care professional with strong background in providing compassionate and effective home-based medical care. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and care plan development. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Reliable and responsive to evolving patient needs while maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Care Nurse, LPN
Maxim Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Reduced hospital readmissions for pediatric patients through consistent communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions such as:
- Vent management, Spo2, vitals, suctioning, tracheostomy management, inner canula changing, aerosol txs, CPT vest and manual chest percussion therapy, monitoring lung sounds -working with Pulmonologist and PCP, specialists
- Medication management, Via: NG Tube, JTube, GTube
- Changed GTube Q 3 months
- Nephrostomy tube, output and management
- wound care
- straight cath
- Obtained input/output measurements
- seizure precautions, monitoring, and seizure after care
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to pediatric nursing practice for continuous professional development and enhanced patient care.
- Served as a resource for families seeking guidance on available community resources and support services catered to their child''s specific needs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records to facilitate timely updates on the patient''s condition for the healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with families by effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their child''s health status or treatment plan.
- Managed complex medical cases involving multiple chronic conditions in pediatric patients, resulting in improved overall health status.
- Coordinated appointments with specialists, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for pediatric patients.
Education
E5- Sergeant Medic
US Army Reserves
914th Army Combat Hospital08.1994
Family Life/ Counseling
World Harvest Bible College Graduate
Columbus, Ohio05.1994
License Practical Nursing
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
Toledo, Ohio01.1993
High School Diploma -
Swanton High School Honors Graduate
Swanton, OH05.1991
Skills
- Driven and compassionate LPN with over 20 years nursing experience Patient advocate, working with patients, families and professionals for best patient out comes
Certification
Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse-
LPN.091091.MEDS expiration 10/31/2026
BLS Provider American Heart Association Ex. 7/31/2025
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Mental illness 3 hour certification
- Respiratory Trach and Vent care 3 hour certification
Timeline
Pediatric Home Care Nurse, LPN
Maxim Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2024
E5- Sergeant Medic
US Army Reserves
Family Life/ Counseling
World Harvest Bible College Graduate
License Practical Nursing
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Swanton High School Honors Graduate