Whitney Huffaker
Fortine,TX
Summary
Dynamic Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in skilled nursing, longterm care, palliative care, and incarcerated individuals whose focus is to enhance patient outcomes and generalized well-being through detailed assessments and treatment plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Kris Wusterhausen
03.2014 - Current
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining strong relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment team in multiple skilled and longterm care facilities
- Contributed to positive organizational culture through active participation in staff development programs focused on improving geriatric nursing practices.
- Educated staff, patients and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments to facilitate optimal care plan.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on managing age-related health issues, promoting overall wellness in geriatric populations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for elderly patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Served as a mentor to new nursing graduates entering the field of gerontology, sharing clinical expertise and fostering professional growth.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Managed chronic conditions effectively by closely monitoring medication regimens and adjusting as needed.
- Ordered/Performed blood draws, EKGs, dressing changes and other nursing interventions to detect medical conditions and formulate plan of care.
- Enhanced patient safety within the facility by initiating an interdisciplinary falls prevention task force, contributing to a significant reduction in fall-related incidents.
- Performed Face-to-Face visits for multiple hospice companies to determine appropriate recertification of pt's palliative care status.
- Sole provider for medical assessments and care for incarcerated persons in local country jail for over 9 years
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Parker Country Jail- Lasalle Corrections
03.2014 - Current
- Managed acute and long-term medical needs of patients with little or no previous medical attentions
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Large focus on pts with untreated DM, HTN, HIV/AIDs, and chronic drug/alcohol abuse.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Performed employee physicals/screenings.
- Developed several protocols which have been used for over a decade at this jail site, as well as other sister facilities.
RN, Critical Care
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2014
- Upheld regulatory compliance standards through diligent record-keeping practices, ensuring accurate documentation of medication administration, vital signs tracking, intervention implementation, and patient progress notes.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-2008
Skills
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Diagnostic tests
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Rehabilitation support
- Geriatric care planning
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication prescription and education
Timeline
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Kris Wusterhausen
03.2014 - Current
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Parker Country Jail- Lasalle Corrections
03.2014 - Current
RN, Critical Care
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
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