Mariah Whitley
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of acute-care experience specializing in neuroscience, stroke, and intermediate care. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, performing neurological and NIHSS assessments, recognizing clinical deterioration, and providing telemetry and complex nursing care. Seeking a PRN opportunity to contribute strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse — Neuro IMC
Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2026 - Current
- Provide intermediate-level nursing care to patients with acute neurological and complex medical conditions, including stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and altered mental status.
- Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations, identifying and escalating acute changes in neurological status.
- Manage high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, frequent neurological assessments, tracheostomy care, high-flow oxygen, and complex medication therapy.
- Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely, evidence-based care.
- Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including rapid response activation and escalation to higher levels of care.
Registered Nurse — Neuro/Med-Surg
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - 07.2026
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and neurological patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed neurological assessments and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations, recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition.
- Managed multiple patients with complex care needs, prioritizing assessments, medications, treatments, and care coordination in a fast-paced acute-care environment..
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2025
Skills
- Neurological Assessment & NIHSS
- Stroke & Acute Neurological Care
- Intermediate/Step-Down Care
- Cardiac/Telemetry Monitoring
- Recognition of Clinical Deterioration & Rapid Response
- IV Medication & Infusion Therapy
License & Certifications
• Registered Nurse (RN) — Virginia, Multistate License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse — Neuro IMC
Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse — Neuro/Med-Surg
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Old Dominion University