Marlee Whiten
Toccoa,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient advocacy, critical thinking, and team collaboration, skilled in administering intravenous therapy and wound care. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and manage complex clinical situations while managing care using a holistic approach from admission to discharge with compassion and strong clinical judgment. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge for outpatient surgeries.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and proper management and maintenance of peripherally inserted central catheters.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Continual Collaboration with Specialist, Infectious disease providers, Primary Care Providers and and Hospitalist to maintain a holistic approach for our patients.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed detailed patient assessments, including physical assessments and notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings while implementing treatment accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate complex clinical situations while in the comfort of patient's home.
- Utilized technology to document patient care activities, interventions and care plans.
- Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed.
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
- Consulted and collaborated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans with terminal diagnoses.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease progression while showing emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
Customer Service Associate
CVS Pharmacy
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Offered basic technical support for clients on wide range of company products.
- Boosted sales revenue by skillfully promoting diverse service options.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with customers over the phone, via email, or in person.
- Assisted with training new employees on the company's procedures for handling customer inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa, GA05-2020
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
- Creative problem solving
- IV insertion
- Wound Care
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgement
- Task and work prioritization
- Honest and ethical
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - RN308155
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Awards
Dasiy Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
03.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Customer Service Associate
CVS Pharmacy
06.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toccoa Falls College
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