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Abby Cowden

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dedicated new graduate nurse with a great work ethic and the ability to efficiently communicate and work well with others. Patient care-oriented, compassionate, and friendly. Skilled in written and verbal communication. Committed to providing high-quality care and improving patients' lives while working towards a company's mission.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Wright Eye Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Bring patients into pre-op from the waiting room.
  • Prepare patients for eye surgery in pre-op.
  • Take and record patient vital signs.
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Contact family members post-procedure and communicate pick-up time and location.
  • Perform accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Nursing Student

Pikes Peak State College
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • 50 clinical hours at Children's Hospital Colorado
  • 750 clinical hours in various healthcare settings
  • Provided total patient care for multiple patients
  • Charted through Epic
  • Worked closely with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive patient outcomes
  • Communicated therapeutically

Certified Nursing Assistant

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living for enhanced comfort and well-being.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures such as bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in the electronic health record.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2024

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Recognizes changes in patient status
  • Builds trust and rapport with patients
  • Safety Precautions
  • Infection Control
  • Electronic Charting

Certification

  • Nursing License [Pending] August 2024
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Active BLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certified

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Wright Eye Center
09.2023 - Current

Nursing Student

Pikes Peak State College
01.2022 - 05.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak State College

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