DANESSA WHITE
Phoenix
Summary
High-energy RN with 1.5 years of hands-on experience, 2+ years of hands-on experience as an LPN, and 11 years of experience working as a certified nursing assistant in a fast-paced environment. I am an ambitious individual who has demonstrated the ability to address patients' needs promptly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Sante of Mesa SNF
Mesa
12.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Performed the following on a PRN basic throughout Wisconsin and Arizona in LTC, SNF, LTAC, Memory Care, Hospice, Rehab, and LTAC facilities.
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical condition of up to 32 patients per daily.
- I.V medication administration
- G-tube feeding and care
- Wound care
- Patient bathing and hygiene assistance
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Ventilator and tracheostomy suctioning/care
- Educate patients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions.
- Communicate with providers
- Develop nursing care plans
- Assess patient conditions
- Provide nursing comfort and care to patients
- Perform CPR in emergencies
- Multi-states
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Villa @ Bradley Estates
Milwaukee
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service when addressing resident and family concerns.
- Catheterization
- Collect specimen samples
- Collect data from patients
- Reinforce patient education
- Provide wound care
- Ensure that medical equipment is functioning properly.
- Perform I&O monitoring
- Provided end of life care
- Provided range of motion exercises
- Administered immunizations
- Milwaukee, WI
CNA
The Villa @ Bradley Estates
Milwaukee
01.2011 - 10.2021
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draw and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital's three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patients' status
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare, and nursing-home settings
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations, and consistent delivery of empathetic care
- Milwaukee, WI
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI04.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI08.2021
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Astute observation skills
- Ability to set rules and protocols
- Time management and organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Collaborative communication
Timeline
RN
Sante of Mesa SNF
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health Agency
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Villa @ Bradley Estates
10.2021 - 09.2023
CNA
The Villa @ Bradley Estates
01.2011 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herzing University