Whitney Steppello
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Highly skilled in providing urgent and non-urgent care within fast-paced emergency department environments. Experienced with triage, critical care, and efficient patient flow management. Strong communication skills ensure effective interaction with diverse patient populations, healthcare teams, and administrative personnel. Notable impact on improving overall efficiency and quality of care in previous roles through strategic planning and clinical expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Halifax Health
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Served as a resource person for staff members regarding clinical practice issues and concerns related to Emergency Department services.
- Controlled bleeding from trauma wounds using appropriate techniques such as pressure bandages or tourniquets.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to hospital standards of practice.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
CNA
AdventHealth
Daytona Beach, Florida
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL12-2020
Skills
- Airway management
- Emergency medical treatment
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency triage
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Halifax Health
01.2021 - Current
CNA
AdventHealth
02.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College