Justin Applewhite
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated new graduate nurse with over four years of acute care hospital experience and twelve years of service in the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Proven ability to support patient care in dynamic environments, including emergency, critical care, telemetry, and perioperative settings. Recognized for exceptional adaptability, teamwork, and composure under pressure. Eager to further enhance high-acuity clinical skills while delivering outstanding patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Technician
Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment
- Support nursing staff with patient monitoring, blood glucose testing, mobility assistance, and activities of daily living
- Document patient care and observations within EPIC electronic health record system
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain patient safety and efficient unit workflow
Float Nurse Technician
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided patient care support across Emergency Department, ICU, telemetry, and medical-surgical units
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring, specimen collection, mobility, and activities of daily living
- Functioned effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments with varying workflows and patient populations
Nurse Technician – One Day Surgery
Ascension St. John Medical Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Performed EKGs and supported patient documentation within Cerner electronic health record system
- Collaborated with surgical nursing staff to support patient flow and unit efficiency
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques while ensuring patient comfort.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma05-2026
Skills
- Acute Care Patient Support
- Emergency & Critical Care Exposure
- Patient Monitoring & Documentation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- EPIC & Cerner Electronic Health Records
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Clinical Environments
- Patient Safety & Communication
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse (RN), Oklahoma – Pending NCLEX - June 2nd 2026
MILITARY SERVICE
- Oklahoma Air National Guard
- Staff Sergeant (E-5) | May 2014 – Present
- Supervise personnel and support mission operations in high-pressure environments
- Maintain operational readiness and accountability within fast-paced team settings
- Recognized with multiple commendations for leadership, reliability, and performance
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Saint Francis Health System
01.2024 - Current
Float Nurse Technician
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Technician – One Day Surgery
Ascension St. John Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Tulsa Community College