Rhonda Wilhite
LPN
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Compassionate, dependable, dedicated and professional LPN with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication while supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments while demonstrating strong organizational skills. Committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic nursing services to help improve the lives of patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Revitalized Health
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
Private Duty LVN
Rhonda Wilhite Healthcare Services
11.2016 - 05.2023
- Identified potential complications early through vigilant assessment, reducing the need for hospitalization or invasive treatment measures.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations while respecting their unique needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, preserving dignity and encouraging self sufficiency.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks according to patient needs and ensuring all essential duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed complex medical conditions by coordinating with physicians and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
LVN Office Nurse
Randall Wellness
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly to identify any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids as ordered by physicians.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA08-2012
Skills
- Intake and patient processing
- Sub Q and IM Injections
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Telephone triage
- Electronic charting
- Appointment scheduling
- EvexiPel and Biote knowledgable
- Certified in CPR/AED
- IV Certified
Certification
I V Certified
CPR and AED
- Licensed in the states of Louisiana and California
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Revitalized Health
03.2023 - Current
Private Duty LVN
Rhonda Wilhite Healthcare Services
11.2016 - 05.2023
LVN Office Nurse
Randall Wellness
11.2016 - 12.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Career Care Institute