Whitney Hersley
Santa Clarita
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in intensive care nursing. Skilled in providing critical care and managing complex patient cases. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Participated in code blues by managing life-support equipment, IV administration of blood products, fluids, and medications, and provided quality chest compressions
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kern Medical Hospital Authority
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided care for critically ill patients at a Level 2 trauma center
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Kern Medical Center
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising nurse
- Assisted with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and the individual nutritional needs of patients
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and their visitors
Student Assistant
CSUB
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Effectively educated nursing students, enhancing their practical skills
- Managed administrative tasks with precision, supporting smooth nursing operations
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining files, records, and resources.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Bartender
Red Lobster
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Mastered cocktail preparation, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Thrived in fast-paced environment, consistently delivering top-tier customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Bakersfield, CA05.2023
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- External ventricular drain management
- Insulin/Heparin protocols
- CRRT
- Central line management
- Arterial line management
- Cerner/Meditech documentation
- End-of-life care
- Quality improvement
- Ventilator management
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TCAR
- NIHSS
Affiliations
- California Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kern Medical Hospital Authority
05.2023 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Kern Medical Center
03.2023 - 11.2024
Student Assistant
CSUB
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Red Lobster
01.2018 - 11.2024
- RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TCAR
- NIHSS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
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