KATIE WHITTINGTON
King,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Management Nurse/Nurse Mentor
Accordant Health Services
11.2021 - Current
- Manage up to 10 complex cases daily, involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educate patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhance patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduce hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Mentor new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
Clinical Nurse Manager
HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT: KING DIALYSIS CLINIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to appropriate staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care for approximately 70 patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
Charge Nurse
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER: THE BIRTH CENTER
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Charge Nurse
HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT: PIEDMONT DIALYSIS CLINIC
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated nursing care in clinic of 190+ patients through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare team members.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
CANCER CENTER of WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Administering chemotherapy drugs safely and timely while closely monitoring patients
- Providing cancer-related care including port care and applying research-based protocols.
Registered Nurse
NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTY
07.2014 - 03.2016
- 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.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, NC2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dobson, NCMay 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL
Winston-Salem, NC2009
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care planning
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Health Management Nurse/Nurse Mentor
Accordant Health Services
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT: KING DIALYSIS CLINIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER: THE BIRTH CENTER
05.2019 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT: PIEDMONT DIALYSIS CLINIC
10.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
CANCER CENTER of WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTY
07.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree - Nursing
SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL
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