Alexandra Barkus
Missoula,Montana
Summary
Nursing student graduating May of 2024 with experience as a nursing assistant in an Intensive Care Unit, medical/surgical units, and long-term care. Achieved recognition from both nurses and instructors through my clinical and work experience. Detail-oriented and adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients with an excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, punctual team-player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant - ICU & Float Pool
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
Missoula , MT
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Observed changes in patient behavior or condition and reported any unusual findings immediately to healthcare professionals.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Organized patient rooms and ensured they were kept clean and tidy throughout the day.
- Learned about and practiced critical care topics such as infection control practices, safety protocols.
Childcare Provider
St. Francis Xavier Daycare
Missoula , Montana
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 3 months to three years.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Goodman Group
Missoula , Montana
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University - Bozeman
Missoula, MT05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance
University of Montana
Missoula, MT12-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Health Promotion
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Evidence-Based Practices
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- AHA BLS Certified
- QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor Certification
- Naloxone Trainer Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - ICU & Float Pool
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Goodman Group
08.2021 - 02.2022
Childcare Provider
St. Francis Xavier Daycare
09.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance
University of Montana
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- AHA BLS Certified
- QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor Certification
- Naloxone Trainer Certification
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