Keri Whitehaus
Duncannon,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD06.2019
Skills
- Trauma Surgery
- General Surgery
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Staff Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Scheduling
Additional Information
Actively participates as the co-chair of a unit-based council to assist in the implementation of evidenced-based practice to improve patient outcomes
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
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