Charmaine Whitton, R.N
Email: whitton86@hotmail.com
April 23, 2014
Dear Sir/Madame,
It is with great anticipation that I present my resume as a Registered Nurse that is highly motivated with 6 years of practical experience and hands-on skills in the high level care of patients in a surgical setting that caters to multiple cultures as well as, various departments of service; as well as a year of experience in gynecology, obstetrics and maternal/child health services.
In addition to expectation nursing expertise, I am also acknowledged for being resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with ability to handle even the most challenging situations as a result of well develop communication skills and organizational capabilities. I am also an excellent team player. As a component healthcare professional that knows to develop and maintain outstanding working relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and staff members.
My goal is to become a part of an organization that is nurturing, supportive, and promotes quality of life. I am eager to become apart of your institution. I seek to provide my patients with the best care, and will go the extra mile to make certain they remain happy and healthy.
I welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how my experience and skills will benefit your institution. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Charmaine Whitton
whitton86@hotmail.com
Education
2011- Present
New York City of Technology
A.A.S to B.S.N Program
June 2007
A.A.S in Nursing
The City University of New York Borough of Manhattan Community College
Professional Experience
Metropolitan Hospital NY, NY May 2013 – Present
R.N. Staff Nurse
• Perform admitting assessments, review history and develop plan of care. Initiate fetal heart monitor, perform vaginal exams, interpret fetal heart tones and determine frequency duration and intensity of contractions.
• Monitor progress of laboring mothers, interpret fetal heart monitor and notify physician when appropriate for progress or problems. Assist mother and labor coach with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administer pain medication as ordered. Prepare birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique.
• Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following written C- Section protocol. Provide emotional support to mother and coach, obtain proper consents and pre-op diagnostic studies and coordinate smooth transfer to surgery.
• Assist physician with initiation of Pitocin inductions and monitor progress of labor: mix IV Pitocin drips, adjust flow rate or pump according to physician’s orders, be alert for abnormalities or problems.
• Document nursing care properly on chart forms, birth certificates, and computer. Assist physician in administering care during labor: artificial rupture of membranes, initiation of internal fetal monitoring or intrauterine pressure catheter, initiation of Pitocin drip or other IV medications, sterile vaginal exams or other procedures. Assist anesthesia with the administration of spinal or epidural anesthetic.
• Perform immediate post-delivery care of mother and infant: determine Apgar scores, bulb suction infants, apply ID bands, weigh and measure infant, administer medications to mother and infant as ordered, assist physician with resuscitation, perform fundal message and monitor vital signs and lochia as needed, promote infant/parent bonding and obtain newborn identification per policy.
• Perform post-partum care and provide patient education to mother.
• Administer medications, solutions and treatments per physician’s order: Display knowledge of administration and effects of medications used and operate IV/PCA pumps correctly.
• Monitor and assess per post-anesthesia protocol.
• Perform discharge teaching for all patients.
• Provide required care for OB/OBS patients.
• Participate in in-services and continue education specialized for OB/Nursery.
Bellevue Hospital NY, NY April 2008 – May 2013
R.N Staff Nurse
• Implementing plans through task such as preparing patients for operations, care post operatively, wound care, and blood administration.
• Patient admission and discharges
• Assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, medication, conditions, etc.
• Responding quickly and efficiently to emergencies
• Teaching preceptor skills to student and junior nurses
• Delegating, evaluating staffing requirements including work assignments
• Preparing patient care plans
• Provide pre and postoperative nursing care for 6-10 adult and geriatric patients under Trauma, Orthopedic, Hand, Plastics, GYN and Gastrointestinal services
• Administration of oral, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous and suppository medication
Woodhull Hospital Brooklyn, NY June 2007-August 2007
Patient Care Technician/ Nurse Extern Program
Labor & Delivery/Med-Surgery
• Fetal Monitoring
• Assist in vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Provide patient care
• Monitor vital signs and report sudden changes
Professional Certifications
• BSL American Heart Association
• Anticoagulation Therapy Bellevue Hospital
• Crisis Management Bellevue Hospital
• Tracheostomy Care Bellevue Hospital
• Leech and Flap Management Bellevue Hospital
• Management of the acute ischemic Bellevue Hospital
• Stroke patient: The Critical Care setting
• External Fetal Monitoring Metropolitan Hospital
• Infant Breastfeeding Metropolitan Hospital
Credentials
Registered Nurse (License # 596072)
Awards
Worldwide Leader in Healthcare; Top Surgical Nurse in
New York, New York 2010
Organizations
New York State Nurses Association
2007
References
Available upon request
