Hi, I’m
Whitney Kleinhuizen
Registered Nurse
Portage,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and committed to continuously enhancing nursing knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Victory Clinical ServicesKalamazoo, MI
Nurse Care Manager
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively managed caseload of over 100 clients, developed individualized care plans, provided efficient delivery of services through team collaboration, referrals and coordination of care
- Identified deficiencies, created over 40 resources to provide additional client education and support, encouraging accountability and independence
- Trained in multiple roles to assist as needed, administered methadone onsite and at county jail, assessed clients for concerns of over sedation and completed intakes and reinstates
- Ensured compliance of state requirements by continual audits, maintained open communication with regulatory body
Gilmore Community Healing CenterKalamazoo, MI
Registered Nurse, Substance Abuse
12.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Monitored up to 13 patients undergoing detoxification, completed CIWA and COWS assessments and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Completed admissions, transfers and discharges, oversaw medical care in both 13-bed detox wing and 30-bed residential wing
- Quickly responded to and coordinated emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Administered and evaluated TB tests to clients and staff in accordance with MI Department of Health
Ascension Borgess HospitalKalamazoo, MI
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
06.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Provided care and support to adults with psychiatric diagnosis as well as concurrent substance abuse and medical conditions
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and crisis intervention, swiftly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit
- Provided one-to-one care for actively suicidal and those at high risk for self-injurious behaviors while maintaining safety and patient dignity
- Administered voluntary and involuntary medications, adhering to policy and protocol, monitored effectiveness of response
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
09.2018 - 04.2020
Skills
Organization
Time management
Analytical
Communication
Ingenuity
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Autonomy
Case management
Patient advocacy
Substance abuse
Mental health
Certification
Registered Nurse, MI License #4704363576
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Victory Clinical Services
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Substance Abuse
Gilmore Community Healing Center
12.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Ascension Borgess Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
09.2018 - 04.2020