Whitney Williams
48 Putnam Rd. New Milford
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse seeking to use skills and knowledge to assist your facility in a nursing role. Adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, dedicated and punctual team-player. Awarded Toni Babington Memorial Scholarship for Academic and Clinical Excellence by A&T Healthcare in June 2019.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Optum
Brewster
04.2023 - Current
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
Nurse LPN
The Paramount At Somers
Somers
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 300-bed Rehab and nursing center.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Sigmacare.
Home Health Aide
VNA Home
New Milford
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being
Rockland Boces Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Rockland Boces
West Nyack
08.2018 - 06.2019
Sigmacaree and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion
Took and charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and other vital signs
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
Guest Service Agent
Hampton Inn
Danbury
05.2011 - 05.2019
- Greeted arriving guests to provide assistance and facilitate check-ins
- Streamlined daily operations, including check-in and check-out processes, to increase efficiency and satisfaction
- Handled payment processing duties and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change
- Responded to guests, including email, telephone and in-person inquiries
- Corrected guest issues in a timely and professional manner with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Answered guest inquiries regarding hotel offerings and services
- Directed all front desk operations with focus on hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency
Personal Banker
Union Saving Bank
Danbury
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty
- Described promotional offers and used persuasive sales techniques to upsell services and convince clients to apply for additional banking services
- Expanded customer relationships by maintaining regular follow-up processes and rapport with each customer
- Increased teller efficiency by developing and implementing improved service methods
- Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Rockland County BOCES
West Nyack, NY06.2019
High School Diploma -
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury, CT2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Timely complaint resolution
- Organizational strengths
- Compassionate client care
- Personal and professional integrity
- Multitasking ability
- CPR Certified
- Critical thinking proficiency
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Optum
04.2023 - Current
Nurse LPN
The Paramount At Somers
09.2019 - 03.2020
Rockland Boces Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Rockland Boces
08.2018 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
VNA Home
06.2018 - 09.2019
Personal Banker
Union Saving Bank
11.2014 - 12.2015
Guest Service Agent
Hampton Inn
05.2011 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Rockland County BOCES