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Whitney Bacon

Columbia,MD

Summary

Compassionate Student Nurse offers strong background in cardiac care. Caring with patients and ready to learn. Kind and approachable worker with dedication to quality and performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse Extern

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
  • Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisting Hands
11.2020 - Current
  • Drove clients to and from appointments.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.

Education

Nursing

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2024

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Student Precepting
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Emotional Support
  • Cardiac Care
  • Infection Control
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Judgment

Certification

Certified nursing assistant - May 2020 - Current

CPR/BLS certified

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisting Hands
11.2020 - Current

Nursing

Morgan State University
Whitney Bacon