Shawnah Whitaker
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in patient care and clinical expertise. Skilled at working in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring quality care and patient safety. Focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs with reliability. Proficient in critical thinking, patient assessment, and communication skills, driving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Yale New Haven Health System
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, detecting changes in patient conditions promptly for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered patient care across multiple departments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- BLOOD BANK
Bridgeport Hospital (YNHH)
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Conduct blood typing, crossmatching, and antibody identification to ensure safe blood transfusions.
- Prepare and process blood products, including red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, for patient use.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to interpret lab results and provide recommendations for patient management.
- Implement and adhere to safety protocols, ensuring a sterile environment in accordance with OSHA and AABB guidelines.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Middlebrook Farms
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Hope Health Care
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality service to all clients in a timely manner.
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including vital signs, medications administered and observed changes in health status.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING - ACCELERATED CAREER ENTRY CANDIDATE
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2022
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
BLS-CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Yale New Haven Health System
02.2025 - Current
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- BLOOD BANK
Bridgeport Hospital (YNHH)
07.2022 - 02.2025
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Middlebrook Farms
02.2021 - 07.2022
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Hope Health Care
06.2019 - 09.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
University of Bridgeport
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING - ACCELERATED CAREER ENTRY CANDIDATE
Southern Connecticut State University