Sydney White
West Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over nine years of experience in direct patient care and five years of staff supervision. Proven ability to implement individualized treatment plans while advocating for patients and families. Eager to leverage expertise to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
04.2021 - Current
- Inpatient Surgical RN
- Adult and pediatric Forensic RN
- Provided patient-centered care, assessing needs and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and hospital policies, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Village
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems to maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN07.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Village
09.2017 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College