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Whitney Watts

Whitney Watts

Denton,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cardiovascular Labs of America
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing intervention based on patient's needs.
  • Safely administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Begin, manage and maintain IV therapy.
  • Conduct regular, thorough patient assessments to identify changes in patient condition and promptly notifying Physician of changes.
  • Accurate and timely documentation of all elements of nursing assessment, medications, interventions, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Adhere to strict infection control and protocol.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Medical City Denton
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care to ensure seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed intramuscular/subcutaneous injections, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Advocated for the protection, safety and rights of patients
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.

Nurse Extern

Medical City Denton
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Collect vital signs and routine finger-stick glucose tests
  • Perform 12-lead EKG
  • Demonstrate competent infection control and safety when caring for all patients
  • Provide patient hygiene and assistance with transfers as needed
  • Responsible for completing assigned core competencies in accordance with facility standards

Medical Assistant

Wilson Creek Internal Medicine
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Perform in-house lab testing including: rapid strep, flu testing, PT/INR, glucose testing and HgbA1C

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • IV setup
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cardiovascular Labs of America
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Medical City Denton
08.2020 - 09.2022

Nurse Extern

Medical City Denton
03.2020 - 08.2020

Medical Assistant

Wilson Creek Internal Medicine
01.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Central Texas College

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