Home Health Nurse
Resume:
KEVIN M. WHITE
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Experience
Home Health Nurse
The Estate of Joseph LaMothe Chicago, IL
March 2013 to Present
Provided complete care to a severely disabled, ventilator dependent young man. Changed out tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes regularly, to prevent infections. Responsible for ordering, stocking and maintaining adequate supply levels.
Perioperative /PACU/GI Lab Nurse
Thorek Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
January 2012 to February 2013
Versatile and therefore, able to fill various roles within the Department of Surgical Services When assigned to the surgical suites, I functioned in the role of the Room/Circulating RN. When assigned to the GI Lab, I was able to perform in the capacity of either the RN or the technician. When assigned to the PACU, I was responsible for the hemodynamic stability and pain management of patients charged to my care.
Home Health Nurse
The Estate of Joseph LaMothe Chicago, IL
May 2010 to December 2011
Provided complete care to a severely disabled, ventilator dependent young man. Changed out tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes regularly, to prevent infections. Responsible for ordering, stocking and maintaining adequate supply levels.
Per Diem Agency Nurse
Professional Nursing, Inc. Chicago, IL
June 2006 to January 2010
Utilized the nursing process to deliver superior nursing care to a variety of patients. Although the scope of my practice spanned the healthcare continuum, my area of specialty was cardiac telemetry.
Staff Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL April 2002 to July 2003
Utilized the nursing process to deliver superior nursing care to cardiac telemetry patients. Developed strategies to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improving response time and quality care. Shared responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of the nursing and ancillary staff, on a busy, 42-bed telemetry unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rush-Riverside Medical Center Kankakee, IL
May 1999 to May 2001
Assisted the Registered Nurse in implementing the nursing process.
Medical Assistant
Offices of Mai Phan, MD & Robert Lenet, MD Chicago, IL February 1996 to May 1999
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, vital signs and blood pressure. Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock, by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders, prior to depletion.
Urology Technician
United States Navy Groton, CT
January 1992 to December 1993
Worked in both the operating room and in the outpatient clinic. Clinic duties consisted of performing urographic imaging, semen analysis and assisting the urologist with minor procedures. Operating room duties included scrubbing and circulating surgeries of a urologic nature.
General Duty Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy Whidbey Island, WA
December 1989 to December 1991
Administered medical care to a variety of patients; including immunizations, medications and blood draws. Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee competencies.
Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.
Education
Kankakee Community College Kankakee, IL
Associate Degree in Nursing
Naval School of Health Sciences San Diego, CA
Urology Technician Certificate
Naval School of Health Sciences Great Lakes, IL
Hospital Corpsman Basic Certificate
Bishop McNamara High School Kankakee, IL
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