Abigail Vartabedian

High-energy Student currently finalizing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and prepared to contribute to organizational success while developing new skills and gaining real-world experience. Highly organized and responsible with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - 4/17/2025 - 4/17/2027
• Phlebotomy (CPT), National Phlebotomy Association - 12/17/2024-12/17/2026

HCA Mission Hospital - Asheville, NC

Med-Surg floor:

• Care for adult patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Performed medication administration, wound care, and patient education
• Develop time management and prioritization skills in a multidisciplinary setting, and Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Pediatric Floor 

• Assisted with medication administration, assessments, and developmental care
• Built strong therapeutic communication skills with children and caregivers

Labor and Delivery

• Assisted in the care of laboring mothers during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages
• Assisted with delivering babies and newborn assessments
• Supported patient comfort, education, and family - centered care during childbirth

Mom and Baby

• Assisted mom and newborns with postpartum care and comfort
• Provided patient education on newborn care, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery
• Assisted parents with bathing newborns and bottle feeding

5 Heart 

• Provided nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions, including heart failure and arrhythmias
• Assisted with telemetry monitoring, medication administration, patient assessments, patient education, and cardiac procedures including cardioversion

NICU

• Shadowed and participated in care for premature and critically ill newborns
• Observed and supported family-centered care practices

NSICU 

• Assisted in the care of critically ill neurological patients with conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and structural defects of the brain such as Chiari malformation.
• Performed head-to-toe assessments and monitored neurological status changes

CVICU 

• Provide nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure and post-cardiac procedures
• Monitor telemetry and vital signs while assisting with critical patient interventions

ABBCM - Asheville, NC

• Assisted in providing community- based nursing care and health education
• Participated in patient assessment, screenings, and resource coordination
• Promoted patient advocacy and culturally competent healthcare practices

Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center & RHA - Asheville, NC 

• Assisted in caring for patients experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Applied therapeutic communication techniques to support patient- centered care
• Maintained patient safety while supporting emotional well- being

ER Transylvania Regional Hospital - Brevard, NC

• Participated in patient assessments, triage support, and vital signs monitoring
• Strengthened critical thinking and communication skills in fast-paced situations