WHITNEY BAGWELL
Easley
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience across emergency care and diverse medical settings. Proven ability in managing critical patient care, from assessment through to evaluation, ensuring comprehensive treatment and education for patients and families. Strong communicator and patient advocate, skilled in maintaining calm and efficiency in challenging situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards across the unit.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team discussions, ensuring comprehensive support services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
07.2020 - Current
- Relief charge nurse, optimizing patient care
- Implemented time management strategies, enhancing workflow
- Fostered interdepartmental collaboration, streamlining patient care processes
- Prioritized patient needs in high-pressure environment
Travel Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed care for 4 patients in a high-intensity Level II Trauma Center
- Successfully completed three 13-week contracts
- Oversaw operations in a 30-bed Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed patient care in a 42-bed emergency room
- Handled a 4-patient assignment efficiently
- Provided nursing services to diverse patient populations
- Successfully fulfilled 5 nursing contracts
Travel Nurse
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed high-volume, 10-bed emergency room
- Consistently handled daily caseload of 3-4 patients
- Provided comprehensive care to diverse patient demographics
- Extended service contract by 10 weeks due to exceptional performance
Travel Nurse
St. Marks Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed emergency care in Level III trauma center
- Oversaw 4-5 patient caseloads daily in a 30-bed emergency room
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients with diverse ESI levels
- Successfully completed an 8-week extension, demonstrating adaptability
Travel Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed care for a 4-patient caseload in a 30+ bed Emergency Department within a Level II trauma acute care hospital
- Assessed and treated patients across various ESI levels
- Successfully completed 4 contracts offering high-quality care
Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Colorado
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed acute care in level I pediatric trauma teaching hospital
- Oversaw 40-bed Emergency Department, ensuring optimal patient care
- Maintained 4 patient caseload daily, boosting efficiency
- Delivered specialized care for infants and pediatric patients with various medical conditions
Travel Nurse
University Of Arkansas Of Medical Sciences
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Managed 4-patient caseload in a Level I trauma acute care teaching hospital's 30+ bed Emergency Department
- Delivered high-quality emergency care to adult patients
- Extended service tenure by successfully completing an 8-week extension
Travel Nurse
Maine Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed 4-patient caseload in a 54-bed Level I trauma ED
- Delivered high-quality care for diverse patient groups
- Collaborated in a leading teaching hospital environment
Travel Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Managed patient care in a Level II trauma acute care hospital
- Efficiently handled 3-4 patients in a 79-bed Emergency Department
- Provided high-quality care for both stable and critical ER patients
Travel Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaboratively stabilized trauma patients in 20-bed ED
- Managed 4-patient caseload, enhancing acute care efficiency
- Successfully completed 3 contracts of 13 weeks, ensuring continuity of care
Permanent Staff Nurse
Bay Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed 5+ patient caseload in 26-bed Level II trauma ER
- Earned ER clinical service award 2012 for exceptional care
- Frequently assumed charge nurse duties, demonstrating leadership
- Active participant in committees, advocating for patients and staff
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2009
Skills
- Emergency Room, Trauma, Critical Care, Patient Assessment, Time Management, Collaboration, Patient Education, Communication, Stress Management, Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Charting Proficiency, Patient Safety, Cultural Competence
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Heart Association
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse Emergency Nurses Association
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Emergency Nurses Association
- NIH Stroke Scale NIHSS
LANGUAGES
English (Native).
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
01.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
07.2020 - Current
Travel Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
08.2019 - 04.2020
Travel Nurse
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2019
Travel Nurse
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
07.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Nurse
St. Marks Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017
Travel Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2016
Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Colorado
07.2015 - 10.2015
Travel Nurse
University Of Arkansas Of Medical Sciences
01.2015 - 06.2015
Travel Nurse
Maine Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2014
Travel Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2014
Travel Nurse
Wilson Medical Center
09.2013 - 05.2014
Permanent Staff Nurse
Bay Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of South Carolina-Upstate
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- LICENSES California Nursing License - California Board of Nursing License: 95065697 South Carolina Nursing License - SC Board of Nursing License: 216113
- SPECIALTY ER - Emergency Room including trauma experience at Level I, II, III hospitals. LDRP - LDRP from October 2022 to April 2024. Returned back to Emergency Department.