Whitney Williams
Ozark,MO
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 3 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cox Health
Springfield, MO
06.2019 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse
Cox Health
Springfield, MO
06.2019 - Current
- Provided clinical oversight to facility with 72 bed capacity by supervising admission and discharge processes.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Nurse Assistant
Cox Health Systems
Springfield , MO
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO05.2019
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Oversight
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cox Health
06.2019 - Current
Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse
Cox Health
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Cox Health Systems
01.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College