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NURSING ASSISTANT, MEDICAL/SURGICAL (PULAMA)
Professional Summary

Graduate Nurse with BSN in Nursing from Chaminade University.

Patient focused with a passion for learning and growing within a dynamic healthcare environment. Dedicated and committed Kamehameha Schools graduate dedicated to the health and well-being of the people of Hawaii and integrating Hawaiian values for positive health outcomes. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.

Skills
  • Patient-focused care
  • Computer literate
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Relations
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient Care
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Conducting intakes
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient Management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Collecting vitals
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Observing responses
Work History
07/2019 - CurrentNursing Assistant, Medical/Surgical (Pulama) | Adventist Health Castle - Kailua, HI
  • Cared for average of 10 patients per 12 hour shift in med/surg and telemetry units, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Recorded and measured 10 patients' vital signs per 12 hour shift, including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve tele monitorring.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to RN's to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
02/2015 - 06/2019Sales, Customer Service, Crew Member | Lanikai Juice LLC - Kailua , HI
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
06/2015 - 08/2015Internship Student | Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children - Honolulu , HI
  • Responsible for assiting RN's on GYN/Med/Surg and Mother Baby Unit.
  • Coordinating activities at the nurse's station, performing non-nursing and clerical functions on an intra and inter-departmental level Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
  • Answering phone and call bell, provide an excellent patient experience, prepare rooms for admissions, rounded on patients, assist with discharge orders and prescriptions to expedite discharges,
  • Transport patients, transport new mothers to visit their premature babies in the NICU.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Completed projects to improve safety and quality of patient care.
  • Follow policies and procedures.
12/2014 - 01/2015Sales Associate | Town & Country Surf - Kaneohe , HI
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
  • Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
Education
05/2019Chaminade University Of Honolulu School Of Nursing, Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science: Nursing
05/2015Kamehameha Schools Kapalama , Honolulu, HIHigh School Diploma:
Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - License No.: RN 95177
  • Certified ACLS
  • Certified PALS
  • NIHSS Certification
Additional Information

Clinical Experience

Clinical Immersion/ Preceptorship- 230 hours total

-Castle Medical Surgical -146 hours

Preceptorship included thorough assessments, ADLs, medication administration, wound care, discharge, education, and critical thinking. Provided care for up to five acute patients with nurse assistance, and completed specialized orders. Got the opportunity to practice organization, time management, prioritization, knowledge, skills, and communication with interdisciplinary team.

- Castle ER/ICU 84 hours

Preceptorship included thorough assessments, medication administration, critical thinking, IV insertions, blood and laboratory draw, blood cultures, EKG, wound irrigation, splints, Foley catheter insertion and maintenance, tracheostomy care, and discharge. Discovered passion for emergency department environment and flow. Got to practice organization, time management, prioritization, knowledge, skills, and communication with interdisciplinary team. Exposure to critical patient condition and intervention.

Continuing Education

Transition to Practice 20 CE's December 2020

NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification 3 CE August 2020

Medicare & Covid-10 Ship Volunteers 1 CE July 2020

Mind-Gut Connection 1 CE July 2020

Certifications & Training

- Certificate of Completion for BLS- American Health Association 2018 Guidelines

o Expires April 2022

- Certificate of Completion for ACLS- American Heart Association 2018 Guidelines

o Expires December 2021

- Certificate of Completion for PALS- American Heart Association 2018 Guidelines

o Expires November 2021

- NIHSS Certification

o Expires August 2022

- Blood Borne Pathogen Training

- HIPAA training through the Hawaii State Center for Nursing

- Zoll Thermoguard XP Competency

- Implantable Port Competency

- Malignant Hyperthermia Competency

- Code Blue Team Restructure for High Quality CPR Competency

- Rapid Infuser Competency

- Chest Tube Competency

- Tru Close Thoracic Vent Competency

- ICP Competency

- External Ventricular Drain Competency

- EKG Competency

- Completion of Nurse Aide Program, 2016

Recognition & Scholarships

- Office of Native Hawaiian Scholarship, Recipient, 2015-2019

- Chaminade Regent Merit Scholarship Award 2015-2016

- National Honors Society, 2014-2015

- High School Class of 2015, Vice President

- Prom Committee Decoration Chairperson 2015

- Certificate of Academic Achievement 2011-2015

- Miss Hawaiʻi Outstanding Teen Contestant 2014, Platform: Children's Miracle Network and Medically Fragile Patients

- Kamehameha Schools Cheerleader 2008-2015, Scholar Athlete Award

- Bliss Club: Promoting Healthiness through Mind, Body, and Spirit: President and Founder 2014-2015

Affiliations & Memberships

- Chaminade University Student Nurses' Association 2015- 2018

- Chaminade University Office of Native Hawaiian Partnership 2015-2019

Community Service

- Pu'ukohola Health Screening, August 2018, Pu'ukohola, HI

- Service Learning Day, 2018, Chaminade University

- Kapi'olani Medial Center for Women and Children, June 2014-May 2018

o Pediatric Unit & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, 2016-2017

- Papahana Kuaola, Heʻeia, HI, Kiko'u Program, 2015

- Special Olympics Basketball, 2011-2015

- Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children, Annual Tree Trimming Ceremony, 2011-2015

- Honolulu Marathon, 2013-2015

- Shriners Hospital, 2013-2015

Service Learning

- Loʻi Cleanup, 2019

- Kahi Mohala, 2018-2019

- Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children Car Seat Safety Check, 2018

- St. Louis Healthroom, 2018

- Papakolea Community Garden, 2017

- Papakolea Nutrition Lesson, 2017

- St. Francis Adult Day Care, 2016

- Palolo Elementary Tutor, 2016

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Adventist Health Castle
  • Lanikai Juice LLC
  • Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
  • Town & Country Surf

School Attended

  • Chaminade University Of Honolulu School Of Nursing
  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

Job Titles Held:

  • Nursing Assistant, Medical/Surgical (Pulama)
  • Sales, Customer Service, Crew Member
  • Internship Student
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    High School Diploma :

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