Kristy Whalen

Provided critical nursing support as a travel nurse, resulting in permanent positions across three emergency departments within Trinity Health.

• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient patient tracking.
• Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions in care delivery.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

• Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department settings across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans effectively.
• Monitored vital signs, assessed patient needs, and administered medications per protocols and guidelines.
• Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.

• Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on urgency of medical conditions.
• Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and emergency procedures.
• In addition to primarily working in the Emergency Department, I also held positions in their Home Health Care, Utilization Review, House Supervision, and Cardiac Rehab departments.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal health outcomes.
• Provided comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care delivery.

• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety measures.
• Assessed and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies and discharge instructions.
• I worked on a Medical-Surgical Unit with primary focus of Oncology and Orthopedics.