Whitney King
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid history of managing nursing teams in high-pressure environments preparing to relocate from Virginia to North Carolina. Successfully led initiatives to improve patient care and streamline operations. Demonstrated expertise in critical decision-making and effective team leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
- Lead Registered Nurse dedicated to managing daily clinical operations
- Responsible for managing staff scheduling and staff needs for multiple departments including, registration, surgical scheduling, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative and sterile processing department.
- Maintain integrity and procurement of medication room and emergency cart supplies
- Prepared and participated in successful annual pharmacy inspection
- Participated in updating clinical policies to improve patient selection and productivity, created and assimilated an associated tool to staff and providers to aid with the implementation of the new guidelines
- Communicate daily with medical representatives to ensure necessary items are available as requested by surgeon, ensure surgical trays arrive in a timely manner to allow adequate processing time
- Communicate professionally and effectively with each surgeon’s personal surgery scheduler to ensure patient needs are addressed in a timely manner to include follow up on preoperative testing and preoperative clearance
- Coordinate monthly block scheduling based on surgeon’s schedules, communicate these upcoming needs with the anesthesia department in a timely manner, create monthly staff schedules based on these needs
- Collaborate with software creators to improve upon charting system
- Implemented improvements to preadmission testing process to include, updating patient medical questionnaire to align with current guidelines and policies, fostering open line of communication among team members regarding patient specific concerns
- Practice therapeutic communication to address patient concerns as they arise in able to ensure a positive patient experience while also utilizing critical thinking to discover solutions
- Mediate internal conflicts involving staff in various departments to ensure a positive, professional work environment
- Established direct lines of communication with physicians
- Lead by example regarding potential obstacles including participating in direct patient care when staffing needs arise
Registered Nurse- Short Stay Unit
Chippenham Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Deliver safe, patient centered care to individuals hospitalized with various medical conditions
- Act as a preceptor for nursing students preparing to graduate
- Advocating for patients and their families while participating in their care
- Perform charge nurse duties while delegating appropriately to staff members and ensuring a safe, positive work environment
Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Surgical Services
Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Provide perioperative nursing care for surgical department including pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative care
- Demonstrate high quality patient care by comforting patients before and after surgery
- Provide detailed education including discharge instructions to patients and their families
- Ensure patient safety and maintain sterility as the circulating nurse
- Active participation in committee focused on improving the Electronic Health Record and training staff
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Riverside Doctors Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Demonstrated flexibility by caring for patients in the pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative unit of Surgical Services depending on each department needs
- Focused on ensuring patient safety in the intraoperative setting regarding positioning, sterility and patient specific concerns
- Anticipated needs of the surgical team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Prioritized patient comfort level and safety from first contact and throughout surgical experience
- Represented the surgical services shared governance committee as the Co-Chair to assist with decisions to improve the department
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
Registered Nurse- Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Riverside Doctors Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2021
- Prepared patients for surgery while ensuring their safety and readiness for surgery
- Assisted with recognizing and anticipating patient needs following anesthesia
- Prioritized patient safety while assisting the anesthesiologist with bedside procedures
- Provided patient education to ensure readiness for patients to successfully recover following surgery
- Demonstrated teamwork and positive work environment while acting as a charge nurse as needed
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Riverside Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided bedside care to patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcomes for patients experiencing cardiac issues
- Delegated to Certified Nursing Assistants while collaborating with various specialties and staff in the hospital
- Demonstrated therapeutic communication skills with patients and families
National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2006 - 08.2014
- Assisted pharmacist with fulfilling prescription orders
- Communicated with insurance companies when preparing orders
- Practiced customer service skills
Sitter
Staffing Resources Riverside Health System
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Ensured patient safety, focused on patient specific needs
- Demonstrated therapeutic communication skills
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2019
Registered Nursing - undefined
Riverside School of Health Careers
Newport News, VA08.2014
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Registered Nurse (Multi-State Privilege #0001254112)
- Certificate of Nomination for National DAISY Award at Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg (05/2016)
- Team leadership
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and patient
- Decision-making
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Short Stay Unit
Chippenham Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Riverside Doctors Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Surgical Services
Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
09.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse- Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Riverside Doctors Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Riverside Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
Sitter
Staffing Resources Riverside Health System
05.2013 - 09.2013
National Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2006 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Texas at Arlington
Registered Nursing - undefined
Riverside School of Health Careers
High School Diploma -
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