Desire' Wheeldon
Erlanger
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessments, education, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective mentoring.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments based on established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure comprehensive care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections in the unit.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving health needs.
- Trained new hires on hospital policies, procedures, and electronic health record systems for improved efficiency.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati, OH
06.2010 - 01.2020
- Trained new medical assistants on office protocols and procedures, enhancing team efficiency and performance standards.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
Medical Assistant
Warsaw Family Medicine
Warsaw, Ky
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Assisted in patient intake and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Supported physicians during examinations, providing necessary instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow and minimizing wait times for enhanced patient experience.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and accurate data entry for improved patient care continuity.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, fostering understanding and adherence to healthcare recommendations.
- Implemented process improvements in administrative tasks, streamlining operations and reducing clerical errors significantly.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare providers to address concerns swiftly, improving communication effectiveness within the practice.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH12-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Intake and discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Relationship building
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- Health screening
Accomplishments
- Acted as Charge 2 Nurse, head of group of nurses on sister unit.
- Acted as Resource Nurse, helping out the unit where needed, assisting in dressing changes, procedures, patient care, and assisting with busy assignments.
- Acted as Chemo Nurse, being the point person between the physician and bedside nurse to ensure proper chemo protocol adhered to.
- Sickle Cell Champion, being a point person for patients with Sickle Cell to go to with questions or concerns about their admissions.
- PIVIE team member, being a point person for questions regarding PIVs, checking for proper dressings and to help prevent injury related to PIVs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children’s
01.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Children’s
06.2010 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Warsaw Family Medicine
01.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing