Abigail Tighe
Springfield,OH
Summary
A hardworking and eager to learn nursing graduate with hands-on experience, including a strong foundation in patient care, assessment, and communication. Strong commitment to delivering compassionate services in line with current evidence-based practice. During my clinical rotation, I gained valuable experience working in diverse healthcare settings including critical care, medical-surgical, pediatric, and obstetric units where I sharpened my skills in interpersonal collaboration, patient assessment, and medication administration. Specifically, I am driven by a passion to help each patient experience safety and healing as totally as possible, and am dedicated to providing care qualified by excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Rocking Horse Community Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Obtaining and recording vital signs
- Conducting initial patient interview, including a health history record
- Medication reconciliation
- Establishing efficient flow for patients and healthcare team members through the clinical setting
- Patient safety and infection control
- Time management
Clinical Experience
Miami Valley Network, Kettering Health Network
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Execution of thorough head-to-toe and focused assessments
- Operation of equipment and technology
- Obtaining, recording, and monitoring vital sign trends
- Clinical application of assessment findings
- Patient safety and infection control
- Safe medication administration
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Effective use of EPIC documentation
- Prioritization of compassionate patient care
- Time management
Clinical Experience
Kettering Medical Center, Dayton Children's
09.2024 - Current
- Execution of thorough head-to-toe and focused assessments
- Operation of equipment and technology
- Obtaining, recording, and monitoring vital sign trends
- Clinical application of assessment findings
- Patient safety and infection control
- Safe medication administration
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Effective use of EPIC documentation
- Prioritization of compassionate patient care
- Time management
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2025
Skills
- Medical Equipment Use: Basic knowledge of equipment like BP cuffs, thermometers, and oxygen monitors
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Accurate measurement and interpretation of blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and temperature
- Basic Patient Care: Providing hygiene care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient comfort
- Medication Administration: Knowledge of common medications, dosages, and side effects (within the scope of practice for a student)
- Patient Assessment: Conducting initial patient assessments, documenting health history, and identifying priority needs
- Wound Care: Basic wound cleaning, dressing changes, and infection control techniques
- CPR and First Aid: Certified in lifesaving procedures, if applicable
- Charting and Documentation: Accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR) or patient charts
Clinical Skills
- Infection Control: Familiarity with hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation protocols to prevent the spread of infection
- IV and Phlebotomy Basics: Knowledge of IV setup, patient prep
- Patient Safety: Fall prevention, patient identification protocols, and safe environment maintenance
- Empathy and Compassion: Providing care with sensitivity and respect for patients and families
- Communication: Clear verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Team Collaboration: Working effectively with RNs, doctors, and other staff to deliver patient-centered care
- Patient Education: Explaining procedures, care instructions, and health information in a way that patients understand
- Adaptability: Remaining flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Kettering Medical Center, Dayton Children's
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Rocking Horse Community Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Experience
Miami Valley Network, Kettering Health Network
09.2023 - 05.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
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