Patsy Whitson

Work History

Alaska Psychiatric Institute Through Supplemental

Anchorage, AK

01.2023 - Current

Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Thorough chart audits during shift and took measures to correct any entries that were incorrect.

Sheppard Pratt Psych Hospital Through Maxim Health

Baltimore, MD

08.2021 - 06.2022

Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.

State Of Tennessee

Covington, TN

03.2017 - 03.2021

Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Covid public health crises, while advising on protective measures.
Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community,
Assisted with Covid testing and vaccinations during the peak of the pandemic.
Successfully collected blood and other bodily fluids for lab tests
Organized, ordered inventory and stocked clinic pharmacy
Dispensed medications prescribed by clinic providers

Jackson Madison County General Hospital

Jackson, TN

02.2015 - 06.2018

Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Was a part of the discharge planning team for the last year I was employed there.