Whitney Pica
Dickson,TN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care. Demonstrated strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Recognized for exceptional collaboration with medical teams, adept at adapting to changing needs and achieving positive outcomes. Known for reliability, compassion, and expertise in patient communication and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Care Coordinator
Care Harmony
02.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels remotely.
- Managing 15 successful patient calls daily.
LPN
Metaphy Health
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported the development of individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient
- My responsibilities as a Telehealth Care Coordinator include playing a crucial role in delivering patient education, support, and care through a telehealth platform
- I serve as a liaison between providers, clinical staff, and patients, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of comprehensive care plans
- I utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document observations, scheduling virtual patient encounters, providing nutritional guidance and education to patients, and prioritizing tasks effectively in a dynamic environment
- Successfully enrolling 15 or more patients weekly into CCM program.
LPN
Amedisys Home Health
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Utilized excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with patients, families, and medical staff
- Administered medications safely according to established policies and procedures
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Dickson Medical Associates
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Documenting vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed EKGs
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Nashville Skin & Cancer
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Initiated initial assessment of patient
- Documented medications and medical histories
- Prep patients for biopsies including cleansing the skin, administering local anesthetic, labeling and sending sample to correct lab
- Assisted in skin cancer removal
- Setting up a sterile field, draping area, and administering local anesthetic for procedure
- Performing suture removals and teaching wound care instructions to patients and family members
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Concentra Urgent Care
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Working patients up for physician (obtaining vitals, medical history, and documenting medications)
- Drawing labs and administering intramuscular and subcutaneous medications ordered by physician
- Performing urine drug screens, breath alcohol tests, Audiograms, pulmonary function tests and EKGs
- Setting up a sterile field for physician to perform procedures
- Performing suture removals and teaching wound care to patients
- Triaging calls from patients and also calling patients about recent visits
- Autoclaving instruments daily
- Sanitized patient rooms and maintained and organized work station
- Multiple sclerosis monitoring for Novartis
Education
Certificate of practical nursing - Practical nursing
TCAT
Franklin, TN09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Communty College
TN, TNSkills
- Great rapport with patients and Families
- Vital signs
- EKG
- Venipuncture
- Computer charting
- Familiar with all types of EHR programs
- CPR certified
- Wound care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Case Management
- Data Entry
- Insurance claims
- Catheter/ostomy/urostomy management and changes
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality assurance
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN, Care Coordinator
Care Harmony
02.2025 - Current
LPN
Metaphy Health
02.2023 - 08.2024
LPN
Amedisys Home Health
07.2021 - 02.2023
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Dickson Medical Associates
08.2016 - 07.2021
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Nashville Skin & Cancer
02.2013 - 06.2016
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Concentra Urgent Care
06.2010 - 02.2013
Certificate of practical nursing - Practical nursing
TCAT
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Communty College
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