Whitney Carroll

• Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
• Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
• Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
• Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
• Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take control of their own health.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
• Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
• Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
• Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
• Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
• Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
• Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
• Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
• Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
• Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
• Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Worked as a float nurse from May 2023-February 2024 until I found a family I adored and stuck permanently with them. Worked with a variety of age groups.

Ventilator Certification received 2023.

BLS certified.

• Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors
• Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
• Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
• Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages and greeting visitors

• Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues
• Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
• Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information

• Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting
• Collaborated with photographer to assist with daily tasks

• Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities
• Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits

• Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
• Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables
• Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests

• Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks
• Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment