Whitney Morrison
Lexington,VA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion General Surgery
Lexington, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assisted in various outpatient surgical procedures, demonstrating versatility and adaptability within the role.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
Lexington, VA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
Lexington, VA
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, license #0001314323
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion General Surgery
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Surgical
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College