Whitney Harper
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse offering skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation. Trained in monitoring and caring for patients with acute and chronic health concerns. Handles routine needs and emergencies with diligence and detail-oriented approach. Knowledgeable about preparing patients for surgeries and caring for patients after surgeries. Knowledge about critical drips and cardiac/urology/general med-surg/COVID care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Support Assistant (MSA)
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
APO
10.2023 - Current
- Greet patients and visitors, verify patient information and schedule appointments.
- Perform tasks such as answering phones, filing records, and preparing charts for surgeries.
- Verify insurance coverage for treatments prior to appointment.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Lynchburg
02.2023 - 05.2023
- 36-48 hours worked per week.
- Delivered patient centered care in a trauma II facility with a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio.
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Cared for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Burlington
03.2022 - 06.2022
- 36-48 hours worked per week.
- Floated to multiple units such as General Med-Surg, COVID 19, Surgical, and Oncology.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties, and practices based on patient needs.
- Remained flexible and floated to different units based on the hospital's needs.
- Promptly learned and adapted to diverse unit practices.
Registered Nurse
Giacare and Medtrust JV, LLC, Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
05.2021 - 03.2022
- 36-48 hours worked per week
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Prepared and monitored patients before and after procedures such as TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate), DARP (Davinci assisted radical prostatectomy), laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Total/partial nephrectomies, myocardial prefusion studies, heart catheterization, etc
- Worked closely and cared for a variety of military members.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola
11.2019 - 09.2020
- 36-48 hours worked per week
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to deliver quality care
- Administered and monitored patients on critical drips such as Cardizem, dobutamine, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, and milrinone
- Prepared and monitored patients after procedures such as heart catherization, ablations, transaortic valve replacements, watchmen, stress test, and open-heart surgery
Server
Texas Roadhouse
Milton
07.2014 - 11.2019
- 30 hours worked per week
- Adhered to all safety, sanitization, and food handling guidelines and regulations
- Communicated appropriately and efficiently with guests, kitchen staff, managers, and bartenders
- Managed time wisely and ensured all guests were satisfied before leaving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
08.2019
General AA -
Pensacola State College
08.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- Multistate License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Timeline
Medical Support Assistant (MSA)
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Giacare and Medtrust JV, LLC, Brooke Army Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
11.2019 - 09.2020
Server
Texas Roadhouse
07.2014 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
General AA -
Pensacola State College