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Whitney Davis

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 13+ years of experience in the field. Specialized in memory care. Possesses a strong drive to help others and strong believer of resident centered care. Very hard working and passionate nurse who believes punctuality is important.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
  • Led nursing staff in best practices for infection control and patient safety initiatives.
  • Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
  • Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

RN Supervisor

United Church of Christ Homes
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve care plans and address complex patient cases.
  • trained and mentored new nurses
  • coordinated care with physicians, specialists, therapists. and other healthcare professional
  • Meeting the total needs of the residents on the unit through the development and utilization of the nursing staff.
  • Admissions/assessments/checking and correcting physician orders

LPN

Sarah Todd Memorial Home
03.2019 - 08.2024
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for resident's and staff.
  • Managed resident care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to residents
  • Improved resident outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying resident's information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address resident's problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skill set as an LPN.
  • Provided emotional support to resident's and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each resident's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important resident information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that residents were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address residents' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for residents
  • Communicating changes in resident's behavior or health status to nurses, physicians, and family members
  • Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants and training

CNA

Sarah Todd Memorial Home
03.2011 - 03.2019
  • Taking vital signs
  • Lifting and moving patient
  • Answering patient calls
  • Bathe and dress patients
  • Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
  • Monitoring patient Health
  • Positioning patients
  • Changing Linens
  • Continuing education for CNAs
  • Cleaning medical equipment and supplies
  • Stocking supplies
  • Assisting with activities of Daily living

Education

ASN - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05.2024

Certificate (LPN) - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
12.2018

Skills

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Catheter Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Caregiving skills
  • Care Planning
  • Geriatric Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • problem-solving skills,
  • the ability to work in a team,
  • a strong work ethic,
  • communication skills,
  • leadership qualities
  • Adaptability
  • Compassion
  • Patience
  • Good under pressure
  • Patience

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
09.2024 - Current

RN Supervisor

United Church of Christ Homes
08.2024 - 12.2024

LPN

Sarah Todd Memorial Home
03.2019 - 08.2024

CNA

Sarah Todd Memorial Home
03.2011 - 03.2019

ASN - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

Certificate (LPN) - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

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