Abigail Shafer
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Nursing student with two years of clinical experience. Well versed in therapeutic patient communication and collaboration with other medical providers. Experience giving medication via IV, oral, and GJ tube, as well as skills such as tracheotomy care and catheterization. Passionate about providing above and beyond care for patients, and creating a safe and conducive environment for healing. One year of experience providing care to children, helping to nurture a positive environment for learning and development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant in Toddler Room
Peoples' Church Daycare
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating positive learning atmosphere conducive to developmental success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, child development, and child interactions.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess and classroom environments.
Nursing Student on 5W Med/Surg Floor
McLaren Greater Lansing
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Nursing Student on 12W Pediatric Ventilator Floor
C.S Mott Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with Child Life Specialists to promote proper child development and adjustment to hospitalization.
Nursing Student on Labor and Delivery Floor
Sparrow Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals and documenting patient information.
- Assisted in both vaginal and cesarean births.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients on safe sleep, car seat safety, and newborn education.
Nursing Student at Kingswood Pyschiatric Facility
Henry Ford
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Participated in group therapy, learning different types of coping skills and facilitating positive communication.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
Nursing Student on 4 Foster Cardiac Med/Surg Unit
Sparrow Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
Nursing Student on 7 South Med/Surg Unit
Sparrow Hosptial
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses alongside clinical faculty.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2024
High School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School
Warren, Michigan 06.2020
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Child safety
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy suctioning and cleaning
- Central line dressing changes
- Foley catheter insertion
- Therapeutic communication and rapport
Timeline
Nursing Student on 5W Med/Surg Floor
McLaren Greater Lansing
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Student on 12W Pediatric Ventilator Floor
C.S Mott Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Student on Labor and Delivery Floor
Sparrow Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Nursing Student at Kingswood Pyschiatric Facility
Henry Ford
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student on 4 Foster Cardiac Med/Surg Unit
Sparrow Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant in Toddler Room
Peoples' Church Daycare
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Student on 7 South Med/Surg Unit
Sparrow Hosptial
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School
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