Whitley Moore
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicum nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Clinical Nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
clinical phlebotomist student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
CNA Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between medical appointments with professional, punctual service.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY12.2023
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Compassionate and Caring
- Geriatric Medicine
- Nursing Assistance
- Isolation Precautions
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intramuscular Injections
- Catheter Care
- Patient Feeding
- Monitoring Vitals
- Diet and Nutrition
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Quality of Care Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Delegation and Motivation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Documentation
- Providing Feedback
- Specimen Collection
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Task Prioritization
- Seizure Disorders
- Medication Administration
- Reaction Observation
- IV Removal
- Accurate Dosages
- Basic Nursing Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Licensed practical nurse
- Basic life support- AHA
Timeline
Practicum nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
02.2023 - 03.2023
Clinical Nursing Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
09.2022 - 12.2022
clinical phlebotomist student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
05.2022 - 06.2022
CNA Student
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
10.2021 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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