Linda Whitehead
West Chester,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Chester County Hospital, excelling in direct patient care and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to improve treatment adherence through effective patient education and skilled in using EMR/EHR systems. Renowned for a professional bedside manner and adept at managing challenging patient situations with therapeutic communication.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
04.1991 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including patient assessment, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and laboratory specimen collection.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Safe medication, IV, and vaccine administration according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, intervening appropriately and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, interventions, communications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in the patient's electronic medical record.
- Participated in continuing education and training as provided.
Registered Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
06.1981 - 10.1983
- Provided direct patient care, including patient assessment, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and laboratory specimen collection.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Safe medication, IV, and vaccine administration according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, intervening appropriately and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, interventions, communications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in the patient's medical record.
- Participated in continuing education and training as provided.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
The Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05-1981
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA05-1978
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- EMR / EHR
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN), RN246993L, PA Dept. of State, Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs, 10/31/25
- BLS-245417456166, American Heart Association, 4/1/26
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board. (Certification allowed to lapse, 11/1/23, due to impending retirement)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
04.1991 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
06.1981 - 10.1983
Diploma - Nursing
The Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Gettysburg College
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