Whitney VanLoon
Groton
Summary
Attentive, conscientious, empathetic Registered Nurse with 2+ years of nursing experiences, along with a strong background in med/surg & home caregiving. Dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care using critical thinking skills, teamwork and collaboration. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Westerly Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Patient Care Technician
Home Care Assistance RI
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Caregiver of the Month - March 2022. Awarded to an individual whose unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion inspires and motivates all of us at Home Care Assistance.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gained experience in hospice care, as well as experience using a Hoyer lift, changing G-tube dressings, applying condom catheters, and performing oral suction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RISkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Westerly Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Home Care Assistance RI
01.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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