Whitney Kitzan
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Compassionate nurse with 7 years of experience providing individualized and upmost patient care. Skilled in communicating, organizing, and problem solving, as well as the ability to work closely with team members to enhance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Sanford Health Walk In Clinic
2020.11 - 2023.05
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to patients'
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to provider
- Managed various general office duties such as faxing documents, receiving patient phone calls, and placing referrals/prior authorizations, etc.
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Fairlight Medical Center Walk In Clinic
2020.02 - 2020.10
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to patients'
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to provider
- Managed various general office duties such as faxing documents, receiving patient phone calls, and placing referrals/prior authorizations, etc.
LPN
Sanford Health Float
2017.08 - 2018.07
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to patients'
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to provider
- Conducted complete medical examinations and evaluated children's health conditions.
- Educated parents on preventive measures to promote disease prevention
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Managed various general office duties such as faxing documents, receiving patient phone calls, and placing referrals/prior authorizations, etc.
LPN
CHI St. Alexius Health Pediatrics
2016.10 - 2017.07
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to patients'
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to provider
- Managed various general office duties such as faxing documents, receiving patient phone calls, and placing referrals/prior authorizations, etc.
CNA
St. Benedicts Health Center
2014.02 - 2015.03
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care
- Delivered individualized patient care by obtaining and recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williston State College
Williston, ND05.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- BLS
- IV Certification
- Current ND Nursing License #R55189
References
Larissa Kohler- Physicians Assistant, Sanford Health Walk in Clinic
Contact at 701-290-3405
Heidi Schulte- Registered Nurse, CHI St. Alexius Emergency Department
Contact at 701-290-9606
Cassidy Massey - Registered Nurse, Sanford Health NICU
Contact at 701-540-8432
Timeline
LPN
Sanford Health Walk In Clinic
2020.11 - 2023.05
LPN
Fairlight Medical Center Walk In Clinic
2020.02 - 2020.10
LPN
Sanford Health Float
2017.08 - 2018.07
LPN
CHI St. Alexius Health Pediatrics
2016.10 - 2017.07
CNA
St. Benedicts Health Center
2014.02 - 2015.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williston State College
- BLS
- IV Certification
- Current ND Nursing License #R55189
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