Abigail Armacost
Hitchcock
Summary
New graduate nurse with over three years of hands-on clinical experience as a patient care technician/Nurse Extern and medical scribe. Skilled in direct patient care, comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and accurate documentation. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and skilled in supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Motivated to utilize nursing expertise and hands-on experience to provide safe, compassionate, and exemplary patient care while supporting favorable patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6075
6075
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Scribe
Bay Area Internal Medicine Care
Houston
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated real-time documentation of medical histories and physical examinations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Adapted quickly to new healthcare environments and medical software.
- Improved documentation accuracy by regularly updating personal medical knowledge.
- Accurately transcribed complex medical information during patient examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure completeness of patient records.
Nurse Extern
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Clearlake
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks for 12-15 Patients per day.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Mainland Medical Center
Texas City
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary for 15-25 patients per day.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TXAssociate Of Science - General Studies
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TXHigh School Diploma -
Hitchcock High School
Hitchcock, TXSkills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking
- Infection control & isolation precautions
- Medication administration
- Patient education & health promotion
- Therapeutic communication & teamwork
- Head-to-toe patient assessment
- Safe, Hands-On Patient Care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- 12-lead EKG
Certification
- Patient Care Tech Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified Expires 6/2026
- HIPAA Training Class #1510646 Expires 10/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified Expires 2/29/2028
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified Expires 2/29/2028
Professional Organizations
Texas Nursing Students' Association (TNSA), Active member and representative, Demonstrating commitment to professional growth and advocacy within the nursing community.
Clinical Experience
Completed comprehensive clinical rotations across a variety of units, including HCA Clearlake- Med Surg, IMU, and ER. Texas Children- PICU, NICU, and Oncology. Texas Orthopedic- PACU, Pre-OP, and OR. HCA Pearland-ICU AND IMU. HCA Mainland- ICU Capstone. I Gained hands-on experience performing all basic nursing skills, including patient assessments, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, wound care, IV therapy, Foley catheter insertion, lab draws, 12-lead EKGs, and documentation. Developed strong critical thinking, adaptability, and patient-centered care skills in acute care, fast-paced environments.
Timeline
Medical Scribe
Bay Area Internal Medicine Care
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA Mainland Medical Center
06.2023 - 03.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Associate Of Science - General Studies
College of The Mainland
High School Diploma -
Hitchcock High School