Whitney Townes
Elkins Park
Summary
- Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital
Philadelphia
10.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided direct patient care, including medication administration and treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
Philadelphia
02.2021 - Current
- Communicates daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, social worker, chaplain, nursing assistants, and other hospice nurses
- Administer Medications (Oral, IV)
- Alert Physicians/Families about changes in patients’ condition
- Respite Care
- Educate patients' relatives on coping techniques and provide comfort and support
- Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase, Post-mortem care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hopital
Abington
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Venipuncture and IV insertion; IV Therapy; Telemetry monitoring
- Wound care; Central Line Dressing changes; Assessments; Tube Feedings
- Vital Signs; EKG; Insertion and Removal of Urinary Catheters, NG tubes; Bladder scans
- Tracheostomy care, suctioning, Nasopharyngeal/Oral suctioning
- Colostomy/Urostomy care
- Glucose monitoring; Specimen collection; Post-Mortem Care
Education
Registered Nurse-Associate of Applied Science -
Jersey College School of Nursing
Ewing, NJ08.2024
Licensed Practical Nursing-Diploma -
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA04.2017
Academic Courses-Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
Wyncote, PA06.2007
Skills
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- IV management
- Cardiac care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing ekgs
- Documentation and charting
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
References
Available upon request
Summary Qualifications
- Communicates well with doctors, colleagues and patient families, ensuring continuity of patient care.
- Dedicated beyond normal expectations. Reliable with history of good work attendance.
- Organized and Detailed oriented
- Trainable and highly motivated
- Quick learner who works well independently and under pressure
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hopital
08.2017 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse-Associate of Applied Science -
Jersey College School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing-Diploma -
Prism Career Institute
Academic Courses-Diploma -
Cheltenham High School