Whitney Becker
Madera,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional experienced in comprehensive nursing assessments and individualized care plans. Skilled in patient education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, aiming to improve patient outcomes and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning individualized to each patient according to their needs.
- Collaboration with physicians, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aids to meet the needs of each patient.
- Wound care and management according to physician’s orders. Skills include wound assessment, treatment, and management for several types of wounds ranging from pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, surgical incisions and traumatic injuries. Wound management also includes wound vacs, infection prevention, and specialized wound care.
- Providing patient specific education regarding medication management and medication administration education.
- Ensuring patient safety within the home as it relates to patient specific health needs.
- Educating patients to manage their diseases processes. Some examples include, diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and many other patient specific processes.
- Central venous access management and patient education to administer medications as well as flushing protocols according to hospital policy and physician orders. Site care is performed to ensure infection prevention standards are met.
- Mediport accessing and management according to physician’s orders and hospital policy.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Quality & Saftey Improvement Consultant IV, Nurse
Kaiser
Fresno, CA
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinates risk and patient safety activities for the medical center.
- Provides clinical, educational, consulting, and coordinating support to the medical center.
- Acts as a consultant for risk, patient safety, and infection prevention activities and programs.
- Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development.
- Analyze, interpret, and provide recommendations based on quality principles.
- Organize and coordinate project planning.
- Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration for implementation of evidence based guidelines, criteria and other clinical tools to reduce variation in clinical practice to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Provide support services to appropriate medical center staff in implementing risk management principles.
- Support Infection Prevention and Control as needed.
- Supports medical center survey readiness to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
School Nurse
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring timely response to health issues.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying potential health concerns for early intervention.
- Collaborated with educators to develop health education programs promoting wellness and safety among students.
- Managed student immunization records, ensuring compliance with state health regulations and school policies.
- Implemented individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions, enhancing their educational experience.
- Trained staff on emergency protocols and student health procedures, improving overall school readiness for emergencies.
Licensed Infection Preventionist Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
Fresno
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety across departments.
- Conducted regular surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to educate staff on best practices in infection prevention and control measures.
- Analyzed data from infection reports to assess compliance with regulatory standards and drive quality improvements.
- Led multidisciplinary meetings to discuss infection prevention strategies and share updates on emerging pathogens.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing infection prevention programs, proposing adjustments based on evidence-based practices.
- Strengthened communication channels between departments to ensure consistent adherence to infection prevention policies and guidelines.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
Surgical Center RN
Eye Q Vision Care
Fresno, CA
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and preventative measures for eye health.
- Float RN. Pre-operative phone calls and patient assessment, pre-operative RN, OR Circulating RN, PACU.
RN, Emergency Department
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Administered critical interventions for diverse patient population in high-pressure emergency settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to prioritize treatment based on urgency and need.
- Developed and implemented care plans addressing individual patient needs while adhering to hospital protocols.
- While working at CCMC I had the opportunity to work on the float team as well.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
National University
Fresno, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
CALIFORNIA STAT UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
FRESNO, CA05.2010
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
CIC
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
05.2024 - Current
Quality & Saftey Improvement Consultant IV, Nurse
Kaiser
06.2022 - 05.2024
School Nurse
Clovis Unified School District
09.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Infection Preventionist Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
07.2017 - 09.2021
Surgical Center RN
Eye Q Vision Care
04.2016 - 07.2017
RN, Emergency Department
Clovis Community Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
National University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
CALIFORNIA STAT UNIVERSITY, FRESNO