John Whipple III
Summary
A highly skilled and compassionate RN/Nurse Leader, with a diverse professional background, and over 10 years ICU experience. Looking for acceptance to UMKC School of Nurse Anesthesia.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Act as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 1-3 high acuity adult patients in the ICU setting.
- Immediate postoperative open heart patient management, EVD management, CRRT, Management and removal of Arterial Lines, Central Lines, Swan-Ganz Catheters, Specimen collection, IV insertion, NG/OG insertion, sterile and wet-to-dry dressing changes.
- Accurate head-to-toe assessments, accurate and timely medication administration, IV medication titration, hemodynamic and frequent vital signs reading and interpretation, ensuring patient hygiene, accurate I&O's.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed.
- Enhance teamwork among healthcare professionals through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of patient care plans.
- Manage ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients based on physician orders and clinical assessment findings.
- Promote a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Mentor new nursing staff members on best practices in intensive care nursing, fostering professional growth among colleagues within the unit.
- Interview patients to obtain medical history and physical.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed flow of up to 125 patients at one time utilizing a rapid care area, two dedicated trauma bays, and 50+ monitoring beds.
- Acted as team leader during Code Blue, Trauma, and Mass Casualty events.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
Registered Nurse ICU and Emergency Department
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Charge Nurse in ICU and Emergency Department Setting.
- Accurate head-to-toe assessments, accurate and timely medication administration, accurate medication titration, frequent vital signs and hemodynamic interpretation, EVD management, ensuring patient hygiene, ensuring physician orders are appropriate and carried out, accurate I&O's.
- High Acuity Patient Management (CRRT, immediate postoperative open heart, EVD).
- Management and removal of Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial sheath/lines , and central lines. Specimen collection, IV insertion, NG/OG insertion, sterile and wet-to-dry dressing changes.
- Working as a team with physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, PCT's, ward secretaries, phlebotomists, and radiology technicians, to deliver safe and accurate patient care.
- Proficiently caring for adult and pediatric patients in an ICU, Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit, Emergency Department, and Medical Surgical floor. ○ Ensuring safe care of up to 16 ICU patients at one time, ensuring safe care of all patients in a 13 bed ER, responding to rapid assessment team calls, responding to code blue events hospital wide, conducting various audits as delegated, organizing the night staff schedule on a monthly basis, behavioral and work performance coaching, and controlled substance auditing/inventory.
Charge Nurse
DaVita
Lee's Summit, MO
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Working with a team of RN's to manage the care of 80+ chronic hemodialysis patients. Such management includes, but not limited to: access management, home medication management, treatment schedule management, vaccination management, laboratory management and treatment management.
- Daily activities include overseeing and carrying out the care of up to 16 patients at one time. Overseeing, delegating, and assisting 3-4 PCT's in the routine dialysis treatment of up to 16 patients at one time. Accurate and timely head-to-toe assessment of up to 45 patients in one day, 16 patients in one treatment shift. Critically thinking and troubleshooting for up to 16 patients at one time. Medication inventory.
- Assisting a dietician in the education of dietary compliance to chronic dialysis patients. Assisting and maintaining good communication with a Social Worker in their job responsibilities including but not limited to: patient transportation, patient psychosocial issues, and patient insurance and pharmacy issues.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Saint Lukes East
Lees Summit, MO
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Accurate head-to-toe assessments, accurate and timely medication administration, accurate medication titration, frequent vital signs, ensuring patient hygiene, ensuring physician orders are appropriate and carried out, accurate I&O's.
- Management and removal of arterial sheath/lines, and central lines. Specimen collection, IV insertion, NG/OG insertion, sterile and wet-to-dry dressing changes.
- Working as a team with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, PCT's, ward secretaries, phlebotomists, and radiology technicians, to deliver safe and accurate patient care.
- Proficiently caring for patients in both pediatric and adult age ranges in an ICU, Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Surgical floor, PACU, Preoperative unit, GI lab, and Pain Clinic.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 1-3 high acuity adult patients in the ICU setting.
- EVD management, CRRT, Management and removal of Arterial Lines, Central Lines, Swan-Ganz Catheters, Specimen collection, IV insertion, NG/OG insertion, sterile and wet-to-dry dressing changes.
- Accurate head-to-toe assessments, accurate and timely medication administration, IV medication titration, hemodynamic and frequent vital signs reading and interpretation, ensuring patient hygiene, accurate I&O's.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed.
- Enhanced teamwork among healthcare professionals through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of patient care plans.
- Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients based on physician orders and clinical assessment findings.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Interview patients to obtain medical history and physical.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Emphasis Is Health Science
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2006
High School Diploma -
Tipton High School
Tipton, MO05.2001
Skills
- Immediate Postoperative Care of Open Heart Surgical Patients, Impella and Balloon Pump Management
- Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
- Airway and Ventilator Management
- Lab Values and Diagnostic interpretation
- Hemodynamic, Telemetry, and EKG interpretation
- Port-a-Cath Access and Management
- Central Line Maintenance
- Safe Medication Administration and Titration
- Wound Care Dressings and Wound Vac Therapy
- Comfort Care
- EVD, Chest tube, NGT, PEG, G-Tubes, JP Drain, Foley Catheter Care
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Certification
Missouri State Registered Nurse License 2007032161 , Active
American Heart Association, BLS, ACLS , Current
AACN, CCRN, Current
ENA, TNCC, ENPC, Current
American Redcross, PALS, current
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Centerpoint Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse ICU and Emergency Department
Menorah Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2020
Charge Nurse
DaVita
07.2012 - 08.2016
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Saint Lukes East
07.2010 - 05.2012
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Emphasis Is Health Science
Truman State University
High School Diploma -
Tipton High School