WHITNEY ANDREWS
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU
GULFPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GULFPORT
2023.03 - Current
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Dispensing Nurse
NEW SEASON, Substance Abuse Care, BILOXI, PRN, Substance Abuse
2020.09 - Current
- Clinic & Medication Management Facility
- Patient assessment for withdrawal symptoms, treatment compliance, substance abuse, or decline in progress
- Provide supportive environment for those seeking treatment via non-judgmental interactions and genuine words of motivation and frequent check-ins with those appearing to struggle
- Medication disbursement of: Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex
- Patient education on Methadone, Buprenorphine, Narcan, Infectious Disease and how all of these affect the body
- Charge nurse duties and shift management
HEALTH NURSE
HUMANA- UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
2022.07 - 2023.03
- MEDICARE & MEDICAID)- OUTPATIENT COMPACT STATE REGION
- Review cases using clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members
- Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment
- Provider facing phone calls
- Trained in:
- LOC Assessments: LOCUS, CALOCUS, ECSII, and ASAM level of care assessments
- ICUE-HLOC and Outpatient
- VCC Softphone system
Psychiatric Nurse
GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Medication management and patient assessment
- Coordinate transition of care with community providers for discharge
- Utilization review/pre-authorization requests for insurance billing
- Conducts an intake assessment covering: alcohol or other drug-focused symptomology/ history, mental status, and medical status/history and current situations leading to treatment
- Care & treatment supporting biological/psychosocial dimensions associated with addiction, behavioral health disorders, & dual diagnosis including trauma induced PTSD, bipolar disorder, & major depressive disorder
- Patient Education-focusing on understanding how addiction functions and the advantages of alternative coping mechanisms for stress, depression, and anxiety disorders
INSIGHT GLOBAL, Optum Behavioral A&T OP Care Advocate, ICUE
2021.07 - 2022.03
- PROVIDERS/ MEDICARE & MEDICAID)- NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST REGION
- WIT RECONSIDERATION TEAM
- Aiding providers with outpatient authorizations (initial/concurrent) for ECT, MAT, Partial Hospitalization, & Psychological Testing
- Assisting providers with questions relating to authorizations, benefits, escalated treatment requests, and ProviderExpress.com
- Trained in:
- LOC Assessments: LOCUS, CALOCUS, ECSII, and ASAM level of care assessments
- ICUE-HLOC and Outpatient
- Linx-Retrospective case review (WIT)
- VCC Softphone system
Psychiatric Nurse
MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2019.04 - 2020.08
- 7 ASAM Level Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services
- Assessing & caring for active-duty military personnel, retired veterans, and dependents, with acute crisis needs, substance abuse, mental health disorders & dual diagnosis
- Conducts an intake assessment covering: alcohol or other drug-focused symptomology/ history, mental status, and medical status/history and current situations leading to treatment
- Care & treatment supporting biological/psychosocial dimensions associated with addiction, behavioral health disorders, & dual diagnosis including trauma induced PTSD, bipolar disorder, & major depressive disorder
- Patient Education-focusing on understanding how addiction functions and the advantages of alternative coping mechanisms for stress as a part of recovery process
- Support clinical actives to encourage stabilization and accurate treatment planning
- Close monitoring of patient safety via Q5/Q15 checks and 1:1 treatment during crisis
- Treatment planning meetings and discharge planning for transition to lower level of care
- Utilization review/pre-authorization requests for insurance billing
- Charge nurse duties and shift management
Psychiatric Nurse
ST. FRANCIS EMORY
2019.02 - 2020.08
- Medication management and patient assessment
- Charge nurse duties and shift management
- Coordinate transition of care with community providers for discharge
- Utilization review/pre-authorization requests for insurance billing
- Charge nurse duties and shift management
Psychiatric Nurse PRN
WHITESTONE HEALTHCARE/ASPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2018.04 - 2019.12
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ALBANY
2018.01 - 2019.10
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Home Health Nurse
STATEWIDE HEALTHCARE, PRN
2018.04 - 2018.12
Medical Assistant
Neonatal Intensive CARE, NICU
2012.01 - 2018.01
- Experience in various healthcare facilities
- Advanced knowledge in women’s health, with extended experience in laboratory setting
- Triage and prepare patients for examination
- Collect and preparing laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests
- Prepare and administer medication as directed by physician
- Give injections
- Perform EKG’s
- Remove sutures/staples and change dressings
- Generate and update patient medical records, documents and appointments
- Medical Insurance Management (code and complete forms)
- Working Knowledge of Laboratory and Radiology Safety Measures
- Follow OSHA Rules and regulations
- Follow HIPPA Rules and regulations
- CHARTING PROGRAMS Epic Meditech Cerner Methasoft
- ELECTRONIC HEALTH SYSTEMS LINX ICUE-Medicare & Medicaid Availity
Education
Master of Science - NP
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Albany12.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Care Nursing
- Neonatal Care Plans
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- ASAM Trained 2021
- LOCUS/Ca-LOCUS Trained 2021
- CASII/ ECSII Trained 2021
- Behavioral Assessment
- Clinical Assessment-Psychological & Substance Use
- Medication Management-Detoxification
- Managed Healthcare Clinical Review-Retroactive
- Managed Healthcare Clinical Review-Live Outpatient
- Authorization
- Clinical Treatment Planning-Team & Individual
- Military Psychiatric Care
- Military Educational Provider-Behavioral & Psychiatric
- Women’s Health & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Timeline
NICU
GULFPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GULFPORT
2023.03 - Current
HEALTH NURSE
HUMANA- UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
2022.07 - 2023.03
Psychiatric Nurse
GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2022.01 - 2022.07
INSIGHT GLOBAL, Optum Behavioral A&T OP Care Advocate, ICUE
2021.07 - 2022.03
Dispensing Nurse
NEW SEASON, Substance Abuse Care, BILOXI, PRN, Substance Abuse
2020.09 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2019.04 - 2020.08
Psychiatric Nurse
ST. FRANCIS EMORY
2019.02 - 2020.08
Psychiatric Nurse PRN
WHITESTONE HEALTHCARE/ASPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2018.04 - 2019.12
Home Health Nurse
STATEWIDE HEALTHCARE, PRN
2018.04 - 2018.12
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ALBANY
2018.01 - 2019.10
Medical Assistant
Neonatal Intensive CARE, NICU
2012.01 - 2018.01
Master of Science - NP
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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