Kara Whitman

kcwhitman1@gmail.com | (330) 787-5357 (Mobile) | 1602 Hunters Lake Dr. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

OBJECTIVE Obtain a position as a registered nurse

EDUCATION YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, OH

(Anticipated Graduation: May, 2018)
Major: Nursing
Honors: Sigma Theta Tau Xi Xi Chapter
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Dean’s List
President’s Scholarship Recipient

RELATED SENIOR PRECEPTORSHIP, MEDINA, OH

EXPERIENCE Cleveland Clinic Facility: Medina Hospital
 120+ hour preceptorship on Telemetry/Step down unit
 Experience with mainly cardiac, stroke, pneumonia patients
 Gained experience with different clinical skills including cardiac monitoring, central
lines, and IV medications
 Use of EPIC software

WORK YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, OH

EXPERIENCE Telephone Operator (June 2017 - Present)
 Answer main telephone line for the University
 Operate switchboard to transfer calls to various departments
 Address questions and concerns of callers

TURNING POINT RESIDENTIAL, Youngstown, OH

Respite Caregiver (June 2014 – May 2017)
 Provided basic care needs for a woman with profound mental and physical disabilities which
included:
 Toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, administering medications

WINDSOR HOUSE INC., Champion, OH

Resident Attendant (August 2015 – January 2017)
 Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulating
 Served meals in dining room
 Filled in for housekeeping on occasion
 Worked in dietary department when needed

CERTIFICATIONS BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (EXP. 08/2019)
FEMA CERTIFIED
 IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals
 IS-800: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 Public Health and Medical Services