Mariah Whitley
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Riverside Regional Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and direct patient care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and compassion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and education. Proven ability to respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring optimal outcomes for complex neurological cases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Neuroscience
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training initiatives for new nursing staff to enhance their acclimatization within clinical settings as a nursing preceptor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes, and reporting significant findings to healthcare providers promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in patient education regarding post-operative care, promoting recovery and minimizing complications.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and neurological health management.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, employing critical thinking to stabilize patient conditions.
- Served as a resource for other healthcare providers regarding complex neurological conditions affecting patients under our care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport, VA04.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Neuroscience
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers