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Whitney PIERCE

Colona,IL

Summary

Compassionate RN with broad experience and background in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Brings many years of experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel RN - Long Term Acute Care

ProLink
Davenport, IA
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient's physical condition and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided long-term acute care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
  • Assisted with tracheostomy care including suctioning, cuff inflation and deflation, and changing trach tubes.
  • Followed weaning protocol for patients on ventilators.

Travel RN

HCA
St. Petersburg, Florida
07.2023 - Current
  • Float between Med/surg and ICU floors often acting as relief charge nurse.

RN ICU

Broadlawns Medical Center
DesMoines, IA
07.2019 - 06.2023
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Managed life support equipment and titration of IV medications.
  • Respond to rapid responses throughout the hospital.
  • Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Charge Nurse, Medical/Surgical

Broadlawns Medical Center
DesMoines, IA
08.2015 - 07.2019
  • Ensured proper staffing and optimal patient care on a 45-bed unit.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.

RN Cardiovascular Surgical Flood

Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
07.2007 - 07.2015
  • Provide care to patients directly from PACU: Post Thoracotomy, Carotid Endarterectomy, Vascular Bypass/Amputation, AAA with Stent graft, and Fasciotomies.
  • Provide care pre-op for Open Heart and Open AAA, and post-op from CVICU.
  • Provide care pre- and post-TAVR, PPM, AICD, and angiogram.
  • Assist with cardioversions, TEE, wound care with moderate sedation.

Education

ASN -

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
04.2007

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Critical Medications
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Charge RN

Certification

  • ACLS
  • Ventilator care
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • RN

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel RN - Long Term Acute Care

ProLink
07.2024 - Current

Travel RN

HCA
07.2023 - Current

RN ICU

Broadlawns Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2023

Charge Nurse, Medical/Surgical

Broadlawns Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2019

RN Cardiovascular Surgical Flood

Mercy Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015

ASN -

Mercy College of Health Sciences

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