Sashana Whittaker
Copiague
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional skilled in critical thinking and team collaboration. Proven ability to implement safety protocols, educate patients, ensure optimal care, and advocate for patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, MedSurg & LTACH
Clipboard Health
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry & Nero
St Joseph Hospital
Wayne
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in conducting physical exams and documenting patient histories.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, fostering a healing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT04-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Active Health Institute
Miami, FL12-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Safety protocols
- Compassionate support
- Assessment skills
- Collecting vitals
- Chest pain management
- Infection control measures
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Patient assessment
- Taking vitals
- Patient monitoring
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MedSurg & LTACH
Clipboard Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry & Nero
St Joseph Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Active Health Institute