Whitney Ferguson
Lowell,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
TurnKey Health
04.2023 - Current
- Stabilized inmates suffering from falls or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within a correctional system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Apple Creek Health And Rehab
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Pediatric Nurse
Harvey Pediatrics
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Assistant Director of Operations
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR12.2024
Technical Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
North West Technical Institute
Springdale, AR06.2017
High School Diploma -
Springdale High School
Springdale, AR06.2009
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Microsoft Office
- Patient and Family Education
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mental Health Training - 2016
- Basic and Advanced Life Support Training - Annually
- Wound and Ostomy Care Training - 2022
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
TurnKey Health
04.2023 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Apple Creek Health And Rehab
09.2022 - 01.2023
Pediatric Nurse
Harvey Pediatrics
06.2017 - 11.2021
Assistant Director of Operations
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
02.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Technical Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
North West Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Springdale High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mental Health Training - 2016
- Basic and Advanced Life Support Training - Annually
- Wound and Ostomy Care Training - 2022
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