Alike Carter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Driven healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and emergency response honed at St.Vincent Hospital. Excelled in vital sign assessment and patient education, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrated commitment to disease prevention and geriatric care, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in lab testing procedures and patient evaluation, ensuring high-quality care and information protection.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
St.Vincent Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician
Indiana University Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
St.Vincent Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Cashier
Target
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Nurse Assistant
Hoosier Village Retirement Center
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
Indianapolis, IN03.2026
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Indianapolis, IN09.2024
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2020
Skills
- Vital signs
- Vital sign assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Patient records
- Disease Prevention
- End of life care
- Patient Assessment
- Lab testing procedures
- Patient Evaluation
- Information Protection
- Healthy meal preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL support
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Patient Services
- Catheter Care
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
St.Vincent Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Indiana University Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
St.Vincent Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
Cashier
Target
08.2020 - 12.2020
Nurse Assistant
Hoosier Village Retirement Center
11.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
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