Whitney Williams
Louisville
Summary
Motivated new grad nurse looking to obtain new, challenging position upon graduation in may 2026. Works well under pressure, adaptable, strong team player, efficient. Authorized to work in the US for any employer, hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure new grad nursing position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2025 - Current
- Operated dialysis machines, ensuring patient comfort and safety during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and reporting to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared and sterilized equipment following infection control protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere within the unit by promoting open communication among staff members.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Increased patient satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of empathetic and compassionate care during each visit to the clinic.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Performed vascular access site assessments prior to each treatment session, reducing potential risks associated with needle placement.
Nursing Student
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Conducted clinical procedures under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
- Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, pediatric wards among others.
- Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Volunteer
Clark County YMCA
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and attendance.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Set up educational booths and games for children to learn about mental and physical health, while maintaining a fun and engaging environment.
- collaborated with peers to create age appropriate teaching points for children ages 4-12
Student Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Floyd
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs under supervision.
- Provided basic nursing care, including bathing, feeding, and dressing patients.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their needs and concerns.
- Participated in safety drills and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, pediatrics, and surgery.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2023 - 05.2025
- CPR/BLS certified, duties include monitoring patients during dialysis treatment, taking vitals, safely initiating and terminating dialysis treatments, stocking supplies, assisting patients with basic needs as needed (walking, standing, bathroom use, etc), dialysis machine basic maintenance, communicate with doctors and nurses of patient status, reinforce education given to patients about dialysis, maintain cleanliness and safety standards in clinic.
Volunteer
SOS International Inc.
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with team members to successfully package and send out medical supplies to third world countries
- Collaborated with peers to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic environment.
- Provided support to team members, fostering collaboration and efficiency in project execution.
House Cleaner
self-employed
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained safe-handling while using industrial cleaning supplies and equipment
- Cleaned interior of home, including dusting, glass cleaning, and trash removal
- Communicated with homeowners to collect payments and arrange future services
- Sanitized high-traffic areas to reduce germ spread
- Completed cleaning duties on time and according to schedule
- Managed time and performed quality work to clean record number of homes weekly
Benefit Verification Specialist
AmerisourceBergen
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Verified and obtained required referral and authorization.
- Facilitated timely verification of insurance benefits
- Evaluated unique patient identifiers for clinical purposes and compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
- Maintained expert level knowledge of available verification and eligibility tools
- Documented verifications and payment details
- Obtained patient data information to facilitate verification
Shift Manager
Little caesars
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Kept inventory within optimal levels and organized for easy use
- Secured money against loss, keeping drawer cash low and properly using on-site safe
- Kept operations smooth and professional with consistent opening, closing, and shift change task lists
Education
Some college - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN05-2026
High school diploma - undefined
Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KY06.2018
Skills
- Residential Cleaning
- Crew Member
- Communication skills (9 years)
- Team Member
- Cash handling
- Microsoft (2 years)
- Dialysis Experience (2 years)
- Key Holder
- Microsoft Office
- Phone Etiquette (3 years)
- Insurance Verification (Less than 1 year)
- Vital Signs (3 years)
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Treatment documentation
- Specimen handling
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Customer service (4 years)
- Windows
- Call Center (Less than 1 year)
- Time Management
- Phlebotomy (1 year)
- Typing
- Computer Skills (1 year)
- Anatomy knowledge
- Patient care (3 years)
- Medical Terminology
- Food service (3 years)
- Shift Supervisor
- HIPAA
- Patient monitoring
- Shift Lead
- Continuing education
- Critical thinking
- Punctual and dependable
- Strong work ethic
- Inpatient care
- Self-driven and motivated
- CPR/AED
Certification
- CCHT
- July 2024 to July 2027
- CCHT- certified clinical hemodialysis technician, validates hemodialysis knowledge as a tech. Certified by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Committee (NNCC)
- BLS Certification
- December 2024 to December 2026
- Basic life support certified by American Heart Association
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Baptist Health Floyd
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Clark County YMCA
08.2025 - 08.2025
Student Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Floyd
05.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer
SOS International Inc.
04.2025 - 04.2025
Nursing Student
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2023 - 05.2025
House Cleaner
self-employed
02.2020 - 01.2024
Benefit Verification Specialist
AmerisourceBergen
11.2019 - 02.2020
Shift Manager
Little caesars
06.2016 - 10.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Butler Traditional High School
Some college - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College