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Whitney Cowan

Cedar City,UT

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, LDRP

Intermountain Healthcare
03.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with all members of health care team to quickly assess patients, and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, and families about current plan of care, treatment options, and possible outcomes.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating their individualized birth plans to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Provided excellent bedside care for both mother and neonate during labor, delivery and postpartum care Including Cesarean Deliveries.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

Kolob Care And Rehabilitation
02.2013 - 03.2017
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and surgical rehabilitation.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Integrity House
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual needs. ·
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, and monitor patient status.

Phlebotomy Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
04.2007 - 06.2012
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Mohave Community College
Colorado City, AZ
06.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Organized
  • Patient advocate
  • Comfortable working with all members of the health care team

Certification

  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring,

~From The National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, Neonatal Specialties

Timeline

Registered Nurse, LDRP

Intermountain Healthcare
03.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

Kolob Care And Rehabilitation
02.2013 - 03.2017

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Integrity House
06.2012 - 02.2013

Phlebotomy Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
04.2007 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Mohave Community College

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