Whitney Soderholm
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and critical thinking. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient safety through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care and support in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications while monitoring patient reactions for safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and care quality.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VCU
Tappahannock, Virginia
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted with patient assessments and collected vital signs regularly.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ECPI
Richmond, VA07-2025
Skills
- Direct nursing care delivery
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV setup and management
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control practices
- Intake and discharge processes
- Palliative care knowledge
- Critical thinking abilities
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Professional bedside manner
Accomplishments
- Daisy award winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
VCU
01.2024 - 05.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ECPI