Whitney Cherrington
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Acute care specialty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Nurse (LVN)
St Francis Medical Partners
10.2022 - Current
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Case Manager
Horne Government Service
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Homestead Nursing School
Torrance, CA04.2016
No Degree - Pharmacy Technology
Everest College - Gardena
Gardena, CA01.2009
High School Diploma -
Taft Charter High School
Woodland Hills, CA06.2007
Skills
- Project Implementation
- Operational Standards
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Microsoft Office
- LPN Supervision
- Administer Medication
- Update Electronic Charts
- Patient Admission
Timeline
Trauma Nurse (LVN)
St Francis Medical Partners
10.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Horne Government Service
09.2021 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - 01.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Homestead Nursing School
No Degree - Pharmacy Technology
Everest College - Gardena
High School Diploma -
Taft Charter High School
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