Rachel Whitley
Summary
Highly enthusiastic and motivated Board-Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a variety of experience including vascular care, pain management, and aesthetics. Experience in acute, post-acute, long term and out patient settings. Self – directed professional with superior problem – solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Seeking an adult nurse practitioner role to future enhance patient care and with opportunity for continual professional growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Washington Vascular Specialist Nurse Practitioner
02.2023 - Current
- Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery stenosis, venous insufficiency, and creation of permanent dialysis access
- Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment for vascular patients in a out patient and long term care setting
- Develop tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team
- Assist and circulate in vascular procedures which include administrating conscious sedation
- Performs a full evaluation of patients, including a thorough HPI, physical exam , assessment of vascular disease, and implements a plan of care
- Review and assess diagnostics and medications and order and review labs
- Perform wound assessments
- Assist with providing quality patient care during the pre-procedure, intraprocedural, and post-procedure phases
- Record and ensure availability and completeness of documentation, reports, and imaging examinations
Nurse Practitioner
Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative instruction, education, and care (via in person, email, or in person) 2
- Assist the physician with procedures and surgeries
- Obtain a history and physical, review medical and surgical history, asses the skin for sign of aging and elasticity, and interpret laboratory result
- Asses surgical incision for sign and symptoms of infection, provide wound care, change dressings, remove J/P drains and sutures
- Monitor patient before and after procedure
Operative Agency Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Intrastaff-John Hopkins Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Conducts a thorough assessment of inpatient/outpatients for endoscopic procedures upon admission and throughout the patient’s care of treatment
- Adopts in pre-procedural assessment and recovery for endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, bronchoscopy, Pleurex catheter placement, paracentesis
- Assess post operatively for aspiration, bleeding, severe abdominal pain/ distention, difficulty swallowing, nausea/ vomiting and adverse reactions to sedation
- Performs Rapid COVID testing
Nurse Practitioner
Fells Point Cannabis Doctors Nurse Practitioner
10.2021 - 08.2022
- (PRN)
- Facilitate patient access to medical cannabis for eligibility by obtaining a thorough history through an online telemedicine or in-office platform
- When appropriate, recommend and prescribe medical cannabis for patients
- Educate patients about the different strains, benefits, risk, and adverse reactions
- Maintain patient files, including recertification's
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Shobha
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted a thorough history with examination to determine if patient is a candidate to receive laser hair removal safely and effectively
- Determined laser (Alexandrite,,Yag) and settings based upon, ethnicity, hair color, texture and density to perform laser hair removal without harm to achieve optimum desired outcome
- Monitored patient during procedure, including identifying adverse responses to treatment
- Educated patient on treatment, to include what to expect and after care.
Nurse Practitioner
Fidel Integrated Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluate and provide pain management care to acute/ chronic adult patients in an outpatient setting through all-natural anti-inflammatory medication and minimally invasive procedures
- Perform procedures such as trigger point injections, PRP injections, HLA joint injections with ultrasound, sphenopalatine block, B12 injections, and IV hydration
- Work in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractor, physical therapist, and massage therapist) to provide patients with a holistic treatment plan.
Triage Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Intrastaff, John Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assessed patient’s problems / concerns via telephone to develop an assessment for appropriate care
- Referred the patient to a primary care physician, scheduled appointments, gave self-care advice, and instructed patients to contact 911 for emergency assistance base upon clinical judgment, knowledge and experience.Facilitated beneficial patient outreach & education to improve overall care, and coordinate communication between hospital staff, doctors and home health organizations.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare Company, Bayview John Hopkins Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Endoscopy, Pre/Post-Operative Agency, Conducted and document a thorough assessment of inpatient/outpatients for endoscopic procedures upon admission and throughout the patient’s care of treatment
- Adept in pre-procedural assessment and recovery for endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, bronchoscopy, Pleurex catheter placement, paracentesis
- Assessed post operatively for aspiration, bleeding, severe abdominal pain/ distention, difficulty swallowing, nausea/ vomiting and adverse reactions to sedation.
Registered Nurse
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Nurses Rx an AMN Healthcare Company, John Hopkins Hospital-Endoscopy, Pre/Post-Operative Agency, Conducted and documented a thorough assessment of inpatient/outpatients for endoscopic procedures upon admission and throughout the patient’s care of treatment in a fast-past environment
- Adept in pre-procedural assessment and recovery for endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP,POEM, Endoscopic Ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, bronchoscopy, Pleurex catheter placement, paracentesis, renal / liver biopsy, PEG-J placement
- Assessed post operatively for aspiration, bleeding, severe abdominal pain/ distention, difficulty swallowing, nausea/ vomiting and adverse reactions to sedation.
Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Endoscopy
- Assisted physician intra-procedurally with setting up endoscopic equipment, obtaining biopsy specimens, obtaining needed equipment for emergent interventions such as hemorrhage: Agron plasma coagulation, cryotherapy, banding, epinephrine injection, and sclerotherapy injections
- Collaborated with anesthesia with rapid sequence intubation and management of patient airway
- Skilled in performing insertion of peripheral IV’s, blood draws, monitoring vital sign per/intra and post procedure, maintain scopes, check, and administer medications according with established standards and guidelines, discharge teaching and pain management.
Registered Nurse
Timonium Surgical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Pre/Post-Operative Care
- Provided pre/post care for patients undergoing procedures including ENT, hand surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, peripheral nerve surgery, plastic surgery, and podiatry
- Assisted with patient care activities including support of circulating RN’s and sterile processing technicians
- Communicated discharge instructions verbally and written ensuring patient and/or caretaker understands post-operative care with focus on proper use of equipment, safety, infection
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
05.2006 - 06.2014
- Float Pool (Med- Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, Endoscopy, Wound Care Center)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate care in accordance with unit standards
- Performed standing orders as it pertained to the unit specialty, including cardiac monitoring, 12 lead EKG, rhythm strip analysis, insertion and removal of nasal and oral airways, nasogastric tube placement and lavaging, IV placement and phlebotomy, urine catheter placement and care, management and use of arterial and central lines, blood transfusions and assist physician with wound care management procedures
- Aid in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, conscious sedations, administered critical IV medications, STI testing and pap smears
Staff Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Telemetry
- Preformed charge nurse responsibilities to include coordination of patient bed and staff assignments, customer service recovery, and leadership during organized code or RRT situations
- Collaboratively work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Interpreted EKG’s for patients with myocardial infarctions, chest pain, blockage, congestive heart failure, pulmonary emboli and other heart relative conditions
Education
MSN Adult -Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Skills
- Administering Medication
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Differential Diagnosis
- Patient Education
- Patient Examination
- Acute Care Expertise
- Compliance Reporting Expert
- Preventive Care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Washington Vascular Specialist Nurse Practitioner
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery
09.2022 - 02.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Fells Point Cannabis Doctors Nurse Practitioner
10.2021 - 08.2022
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Shobha
09.2021 - 10.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Fidel Integrated Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 09.2021
Triage Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Intrastaff, John Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
Operative Agency Registered Nurse
John Hopkins Intrastaff-John Hopkins Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare Company, Bayview John Hopkins Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
01.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Timonium Surgical Center
06.2011 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
05.2006 - 06.2014
Staff Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
05.2004 - 05.2006
MSN Adult -Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
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