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Abigail Powell

Newport News,Virginia

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nursing student with clinical experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Expereienced in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided supportive care for patients, aiding with vital activities of daily living like bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Delivered essential patient care services by monitoring vital signs, measuring height and weight, and accurately recording intake/output.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

LPN Student

Riverside College Of Health Careers
Newport News, VA
01.2024 - Current
  • As a licensed practical nursing student, I attend clinical days on Mondays and Tuesdays, providing quality care to patients on several units. During clinical, I gained experience in taking vitals, determining lab values, conducting head-to-toe assessments, and assisting the registered nurse with any other patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Adult Day Center
Newport News, VA
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Menchville High School
Newport News, VA
06-2022

Certified Nursing Assistant -

New Horizons Regional Education Center
Newport News, VA
05-2021

Licensed Practional Nurse - Nursing

Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA

Licensed Practional Nurse -

Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Bedside manner
  • Family support and assistance
  • Patient Management
  • Quick problem solver

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
09.2024 - Current

LPN Student

Riverside College Of Health Careers
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverside Adult Day Center
03.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Menchville High School

Certified Nursing Assistant -

New Horizons Regional Education Center

Licensed Practional Nurse - Nursing

Riverside College of Health Careers

Licensed Practional Nurse -

Riverside College of Health Careers

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