Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Skills
Linen Changing
Patient Transport
Patient Lifting
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Patient Safety
Specimen Transportation
Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
Computer Literacy
Work History
PCA, 03/2019 to Current Edgewood Summit – Charleston, WV,
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Practical Nursing Student, 01/2022 to 12/2022 The University Of Kansas Hospital – Shawnee Mission, KS,
Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab.
Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
Administered peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or signs of trauma.
Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
Medical Assistant, 07/2019 to 01/2020 Edgewood Summit – Charleston, WV,
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
PCA, 05/2016 to 07/2018 Crestwood Medical Center – City, STATE,
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Education
No Degree: CNA, Expected in J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College - Huntsville, AL, GPA:
No Degree: Practical Nursing, Expected in South College - Nashville,TN, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2011 Lee High School - Huntsville,Al, GPA:
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