Whitney Walsh

Provide patient care for medically complex patients in critical condition.

- Administer and titrate multiple drips including Insulin, sedation, Vasopressors, cardiac drips such as Diltiazem, Nitroglycerin, Cleveprex, Esmolol to name a few.

- Follow protocols for electrolyte imbalance, DKA, Heparin drips, Mass transfusions

- Work closely with critical care team and respiratory therapist in patients with respiratory failure. Monitor patients with chest tubes, and high flow,BiPAP,and ventilators. Respond to medical respiratory and cardiac emergencies.

-Monitor for neurologic status and changes. Participate in brain death testing. Manage organ support for organ donors, working closely with Lifelink.

-Assist physicians with invasive procedures such as bronchoscopies, central line placements, chest tube placement, bedside tracheostomies and PEGs.

-CRRT

- Our unit was the designated COVID ICU during 2020-2021

-Work closely with Hospice agencies that are caring for our patients transitioning to comfort care.

-Act as fill in charge nurse and act as a preceptor for new nurses on the unit

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Provided care for patients with tracheostomies, stable ventilators, ETOH withdrawal, TBI, DKA,complex wounds, and trauma patients.
• CNC on MSI from 2018-2020

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• In the float pool 2013-2015),I provided comprehensive patient care for med-surg, orthopedic, and telemetry patients.
• On the IMC unit (2015-2017), I acted as Charge Nurse and a Liaison for our patients and families, neurologist, and neurosurgery team on our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Provided EMU education and protocols to staff.
• During my time on IMC, I collaborated with our pulmonologists from National Jewish caring for patients with cystic fibrosis and ILD.
• Completed a program to cross-train to ICU.

- Coordinating bed placement utilizing advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to discern nuances of clinical conditions by obtaining the most complete clinical picture. Recognize that the "right bed,first time" impacts patient satisfaction, patient safety, and reduces nursing workloads. Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of nursing's influence on the business of healthcare and its contribution to the overall success of the institution.

-Completed Higher Ground Leadership Program

- Various Patient Flow Committees

-Achieved 100% Kaiser Permenente Repatriation

- Assist with upholding contractual agreements/financial goals

- C-Difficile DeBUG Committee

- Community Outreach Committee

- Effectively communicate management decisions to promote staff buy-in

-Cover as Nursing Supervisor on occasion

- Provided case management to patients requiring PT/OT/SLP therapy for a Medicare Part B company. Acted as a liaison between patients, families, Assisted Living facilities,therapists, and physicians. Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid benefits and approval process at that time. Evaluated patients for fall risk,proper positioning and wound care.

- Demonstrate and convey a favorable image of the organization

- Maintained positive relationships with existing customers.

- Sought out opportunities to develop relationships with potential customers.

-Excelled in considering alternative courses of action

-Provided patient care in an emergency department. Prioritized patient acuity as a triage nurse and acted as a charge nurse.

- Member of the Patient Satisfaction Committee

- Assisted the Nurse Manager in addressing patient complaints

- Maintained data entry logs for the Emergency Department

- Provided emergency care to patients in a large, level one hospital and regional burn center. Prioritized patient acuity and acted as charge nurse.

- Completed Critical Care Residency-Emergency Room Track in Fall 2000