ALAINA PUGH

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) student at Pacific Lutheran University with 470+ clinical hours across medical-surgical, emergency, progressive care, oncology, palliative care, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn, psychiatric mental health, community health, ambulatory care, and long-term care settings. Experienced in patient assessment, medication administration, therapeutic communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additional healthcare experience includes physical therapy rehabilitation, medical documentation, maternal-child health research, and public health outreach. Passionate about evidence-based practice, health equity, patient advocacy, and serving diverse and underserved populations while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. and professional development. nursing care. diverse populations.

470+ Clinical Hours Completed

Snoqualmie Valley Health | Snoqualmie, WA | Medical-Surgical & Emergency Department Rotation

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
• Inserted peripheral IV catheters and administered maintenance IV fluids.
• Administered oral, subcutaneous, and IV medications under RN supervision.
• Performed blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Assisted patients with mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), and discharge planning.
• Collaborated with providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers to coordinate care.
• Provided care for rehabilitation and swing-bed patients recovering from illness, injury, and surgery.
• MultiCare Health System – Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA - Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotations (Medical Oncology, Medical/Palliative Care, Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Rotation, Pulse Heart/Cardiac Catheterization Rotation)
• Provided patient-centered care for adults with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Performed focused and comprehensive assessments while monitoring changes in patient status.
• Administered medications and monitored therapeutic responses.
• Assisted with wound care, mobility, fall prevention, and discharge education.
• Utilized clinical judgment to prioritize patient needs and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Participated in interdisciplinary care planning and transitions of care.
• Monitored patients with higher-acuity medical and cardiac conditions.
• Performed focused assessments and evaluated patient responses to treatment.
• Administered medications and participated in patient education.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe and effective care.
• Observed cardiac catheterization procedures and cardiovascular nursing care.
• Reviewed cardiac diagnostics, laboratory findings, and treatment plans.
• Assisted with patient transport, positioning, and pre-procedure assessments.
• Participated in discharge education and post-procedure patient monitoring.

VMFH St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA- Labor & Delivery, Postpartum & Newborn Rotation

• Performed postpartum assessments including fundal checks, pain assessments, circulatory assessments, and vital signs.
• Conducted newborn assessments including APGAR scoring, glucose monitoring, and reflex testing.
• Assisted with breastfeeding education and lactation support interventions.
• Administered newborn medications including Vitamin K, Hepatitis B vaccine, and erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.
• Documented patient care in Epic EHR and collaborated with OB and pediatric care teams.

South Sound Behavioral Hospital | Lacey, WA- Psychiatric Mental Health Rotation

• Conducted therapeutic communication and mental health assessments.
• Participated in milieu-based psychiatric nursing care.
• Observed psychiatric medication management and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Supported patient safety through behavioral observation and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborated with nurses, mental health technicians, and behavioral health providers.

Franke Tobey Jones | Tacoma, WA- Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing Rotation

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Utilized sit-to-stand lifts and Hoyer lifts safely.
• Obtained vital signs and performed focused nursing assessments.
• Collaborated with nurses and CNAs to provide patient-centered care.
• Developed therapeutic communication skills while caring for residents with dementia and chronic illnesses.

Community & Ambulatory Health Rotations: VMFH Franciscan Medical Group Clinics | Pierce County, WA | Kaiser Permanente Olympia Medical Center | Olympia, WA |Spanaway Lake High School| Spanaway, WA: 

• Observed outpatient, oncology, school health, and community-based healthcare delivery systems. 

• Participated in patient education, health screenings, chronic disease management, and health promotion activities. 

• Examined interdisciplinary approaches to preventive and community healthcare.

• Cum Laude Graduate, University of North Texas,
• Dean’s List (Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020) Awarded to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.