Whitney Ku
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dedicated emergency department RN with experience in trauma nursing and 14 years of patient care. Recognized for adaptability in fulfilling multiple roles and effectively orienting new staff. Eager to use existing clinical expertise and skills to contribute to my department and grow in my own clinical practice with intent to stay in role long term.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Banner Health
Mesa, AZ
04.2022 - Current
- Obtained all required certifications necessary to a level one trauma center including ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and AVADE
- Maintain both TNCC and ENPC certifications
- Currently scheduled with Banner funded CEN opportunity with intent to test following course
- Completed both Zoomer 1 and Zoomer 2 training and frequently fill both roles
- Completed trauma training packet and frequently participate in all roles within trauma situations. Have experience charting all levels of trauma, bedside, circulating and pharmacy roles.
- Orient new staff in emergency department and to specialized roles.
- Able to adjust to roles at Banner University Emergency Department as needs require and fill multiple shift needs for varying start times both day and night at Banner Desert and University
Charge Nurse
Banner Health
Mesa, AZ
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Initially oversaw a 36 bed unit, assisting staff and patients
- Made appropriate patient assignments with considerations for patient acuity
- Adjusted throughput to manage staffing
- Reported to staffing department twice daily to adjust staffing and department needs
- During the covid pandemic transitioned to a new charge model functioning as both a throughput and rounding charge on approximately five med surg floors daily.
Med-Surg RN
Banner Health
Mesa, AZ
09.2014 - 04.2022
- Responsible of for all aspects of patient care for primarily orthopedic patients including medication administration, wound care, post op care and discharge planning.
- Completed Banner Preceptor training
- Frequently oriented new staff including new graduate nurses
- Care for newly post op patients
RN Weekend Suprervisor/RN Floor Nurse
Lifecare Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for medication administration and wound care for approximately 20 patients daily.
- As weekend supervisor I oversaw all nursing staff and the care of approximately 60 patients
- Assisted with both patient admissions and discharge planning
- Administered patient care following established protocols and best practices.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Gateway Community
Mesa, AZ04-2012
Skills
- Zoomer 1 and Zoomer 2 trained
- Proficient IV ultrasound skills
- Experienced and competent in the process and documentation of STEMI, strokes and conscious sedation
- Confident in all medication management, administration and critical medication titration
- Proficient in trauma equipment set up and usage including but not limited to Belmont set up and use, rapid set up of chest tubes, thoracotomy procedures, arterial line set up and management and RSI
- Experience managing throughput systems and staffing needs Comfortable adjusting staff to meet patient acuities and sustain safe patient to nurse ratios
- Enjoy mentoring and training new staff
- Experienced in pediatric traumas both in charting and bedside
Certification
PALS, BLS,
ACLS, TNCC,
ENPC, NIHSS,
AVADE
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Banner Health
04.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Banner Health
09.2016 - 04.2022
Med-Surg RN
Banner Health
09.2014 - 04.2022
RN Weekend Suprervisor/RN Floor Nurse
Lifecare Center of Scottsdale
07.2012 - 01.2014
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Gateway Community