Whitney Peace Harrington
Pendleton,SC
Summary
Licensed healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in hospital and doctor's office settings, specializing in pediatric and adult health. Performance-focused and goal-oriented, adept at managing caseloads and setting priorities for diverse patients and populations under physician supervision. Exceptional communication skills enable independent multitasking, planning, and directing of demanding and complex schedules. Highly skilled in coordinating patient and family needs, fostering enhanced communication within the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care. Committed to delivering the highest standards of nursing, personal, and professional care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Health Coach
AnMed Health
01.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing motivational support to patients during challenging periods of their healthcare journey.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their health through education on disease management and prevention strategies.
- Led initiatives focused on expanding access to healthcare, addressing social determinants of health.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective health coaching and follow-up care.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely updates on progress and concerns.
- Improved patient adherence to treatment plans by providing consistent support and education.
- Monitored patient progress over time, adjusting coaching strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss case management strategies, promoting holistic approaches to patient care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in delivering health coaching services, optimizing effectiveness and efficiency of care provided.
LPN
AnMed Health Home Care
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Providing routine case management and skilled nursing care to patients in private home settings, under RN supervision
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patient’s conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatments, and taking necessary action
- Effective communication with patients and families, team members and other health care professionals involved in current care
- Providing basic patient care treatment - routine vital signs, review of systems, managing and dressing wounds, or performing nursing diagnostic treatment, and maintaining catheter care
- Work as part of a healthcare team, to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement nursing interventions
LPN
AnMed - Pediatric Associates
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN II
Baptist Easley – Family Practice/Internal Medicine
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Providing patient care support and assisting physicians in initial workup of patients prior to exam
- Perform various diagnostic tests, medication administration, and intravenous fluid therapy per physician order
- Primary phone triage nurse responsible for taking and prioritizing all nurse calls
- Serving as the practice Vaccine Coordinator and the liaison to State and Federal vaccine programs
- Responsible for care of patients who required exercise cardiac stress testing and electrocardiograms
LPN II
AnMed Health - Kids Care
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Prepare patients for exams and assist for procedures that are within nursing scope of practice
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure and respirations
- Administer prescribed medications and intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts in the patient chart
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
LPN II
AnMed Health Pediatric Associates
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Provide patient care support and assist physicians in initial workup of patients prior to exam
- Obtain a complete medical history, document and identify concerns
- Perform various diagnostic tests and administer medications per physician order
- Demonstrated outstanding organization and time management skills in tending to more than35 patients daily
- Serving as the Vaccine Coordinator and the liaison to State and Federal Vaccine Programs
- COVID-19 nurse screener during Pandemic2020
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri-County Technical College
Albany08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Excelsior University
Albany06-2026
Skills
- Phlebotomy/ IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- EKG
- Medical History Assessment
- Pediatric, Women’s Surgical and Advanced Geriatric Care
- Telephone Nursing Triage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- EPIC, Allscripts, Centricity and Wellsoft Electronic Medical Records
- HIPPA and JCAHO compliance
- DHEC Immunization Coordinator
- Home Care Case Management under RN supervision
- Care coordination
- Motivational interviewing
- Nutrition counseling
- Health coaching
Certification
- CPR - Healthcare Provider
- Intravenous Therapy
- Phlebotomy
- South Carolina DHEC Immunization Coordinator
- Results Based Accountability - AHEC
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Nurse Health Coach
AnMed Health
01.2023 - Current
LPN
AnMed Health Home Care
07.2020 - 01.2023
LPN
AnMed - Pediatric Associates
09.2013 - 07.2020
LPN II
Baptist Easley – Family Practice/Internal Medicine
02.2012 - 10.2013
LPN II
AnMed Health - Kids Care
08.2010 - 02.2012
LPN II
AnMed Health Pediatric Associates
08.2009 - 08.2010
- CPR - Healthcare Provider
- Intravenous Therapy
- Phlebotomy
- South Carolina DHEC Immunization Coordinator
- Results Based Accountability - AHEC
- Mental Health First Aid
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri-County Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Excelsior University
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