Whitney Wallace
Plainview,TX
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Covenant Health Hospital
Plainview, Texas
01.2015 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes in patient status and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Performed sterile techniques, surgical counts, wound care and post-operative dressing changes.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists regarding pain management strategies prior to, during and after procedures.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments including physical assessment, laboratory testing review and medication reconciliation as needed for each case.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
Legal Secretary
Laney and Bollinger Law Firm
Plainview, TX
06.2005 - 08.2011
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12-2023
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX12-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-2012
Skills
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Quality Improvement
- Critical thinking abilities
- Wound Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Covenant Health Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Legal Secretary
Laney and Bollinger Law Firm
06.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Lubbock Christian University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Covenant School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Plains College
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