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Rhonda Whelan

Rupert,ID

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mini Cassia Care Center
Burley, ID
01.2022 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Director of Health and Wellness

Milestone Retirement
Burley, ID
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
  • Stayed abreast of entertainment offerings within marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals and medical record in Eldermark to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Supervised for over 70 ALF and Memory Care patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Education

Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
12.1999

GED -

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
04.1994

Skills

  • Performance Monitoring
  • Information Compiling and Auditing
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Patient Charting
  • Team Building
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Infection Control
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Quality Assessments
  • Administrative Functions
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Management Team Support
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Strategy Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Patient Observation
  • My unique awesomeness

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mini Cassia Care Center
01.2022 - Current

Director of Health and Wellness

Milestone Retirement
07.2019 - 12.2021

Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

College of Southern Idaho

GED -

College of Southern Idaho

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