Whitney Tharp
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional, with 13 years of diverse experience; offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
2021.08 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Clinical Consultation Registered Nurse
Sedgewick CMS
2015.10 - 2017.02
- Counseled injured employees via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Registered Nurse
Centennial Hospital
2012.02 - 2015.11
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Lead Register Nurse
Trillium Center At Baptist Regional Medical Center
2011.11 - 2012.02
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Regional Medical Center, Adult Psychiatry
2009.04 - 2011.11
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Community And Technical College
Middlesboro, KY05.2011
Skills
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Injury Treatment
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Student Health Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Record Review
- Infection Control Measures
- Health Screening
Timeline
School Nurse
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
2021.08 - Current
Clinical Consultation Registered Nurse
Sedgewick CMS
2015.10 - 2017.02
Registered Nurse
Centennial Hospital
2012.02 - 2015.11
Lead Register Nurse
Trillium Center At Baptist Regional Medical Center
2011.11 - 2012.02
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Regional Medical Center, Adult Psychiatry
2009.04 - 2011.11
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Community And Technical College
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