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Whitney Brown

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Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with diverse patient populations, enhancing health outcomes and satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership skills focused on improving patient care quality and streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive service delivery. Committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes patient well-being and excellence in healthcare practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse II – Women’s Health Outpatient

ChristianaCare
01.2023 - Current
  • Administer injections and provide patient education on disease processes including STDs and abnormal PAP results.
  • Triage OB and GYN patients, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
  • Collaborate on workflow development and implementation to improve clinical efficiency.
  • Mentor and orient new nurses; assist in training and sign-off of medical assistants on procedures and injections.
  • Participate in weekly integrated nursing team meetings to drive quality improvement.
  • Serve on the EPIC Nursing Triage Team, contributing to EHR optimization and training.
  • Lead process improvements such as document filtering, faxing, and patient order communication via the portal.
  • Manage FMLA documentation for OB and GYN patients.
  • Complete prior authorizations for medications, imaging, and iron infusions.
  • Communicate abnormal results and guide patients through next steps in care.

Registered Nurse II – Primary Care Springside

ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Precept new ambulatory nurses and support onboarding.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Used Cerner to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.


Registered Nurse II – Wilmington ACE Unit

ChristianaCare
07.2020 - 09.2021


  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ENT & Allergy of DE
12.2012 - 03.2020
  • Conduct allergen, food, and medication testing.
  • Perform pulmonary function testing and administer injections.
  • Deliver aerosol therapy and manage anaphylaxis events.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.


Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cadia Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE
05.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE
12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Delaware Technical Community College
Wilmington, DE
05.2012

Skills

  • EMR systems
  • Call triaging
  • Postpartum care
  • Data collection
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Precepting
  • Vaccine administration
  • Preventive health
  • Medical records management
  • Appointment scheduling

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Delaware License #L1-0055678 — Active since 02/2020
  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Valid through 02/2027
  • Unit Practice Council Member 6/21-9/21
  • Magnet Ambassador, Primary Care Springside 05/2021-9/2022
  • Nurse Retention Council 02/24-2/2025
  • EPIC Nurse Triage Workgroup 06/25-present

Timeline

Registered Nurse II – Women’s Health Outpatient

ChristianaCare
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse II – Primary Care Springside

ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse II – Wilmington ACE Unit

ChristianaCare
07.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ENT & Allergy of DE
12.2012 - 03.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cadia Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Delaware Technical Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College

Associate Degree - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College

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