Dedicated ADN nursing graduate with urgent care experience. Focused on family-centered care and age-appropriate patient education. Strong foundation in patient assessment, medication safety, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a Registered Nurse Residency to enhance clinical judgment, prioritization, and evidence-based practice.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Months
Mercy One Pleasant Hill Urgent Care | 06.2025 - 08.2025
Performed focused assessments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting
Assisted with medication administration and treatment implementation per provider orders
Supported triage processes and prioritized patient care needs for patients of various ages and developmental levels
Provided patient education on discharge, medications, and follow up care
Collaborated with providers and nursing staff to provide safe and efficient care
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 1 Month
Knoxville Hospital | 05.2023 - 06.2024
Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
Caregiver
6 Months
Independence Village | 11.2022 - 05.2023
Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
PDSN Support Specialist
6 Months
Pella Corporation | 01.2022 - 07.2022
Built strong customer relationships through friendly and professional customer service.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve escalated customer inquiries efficiently.
Prioritized issues through proper documentation and monitoring to facilitate timely resolution and escalation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Des Moines Area Community College | Newton, IA | 05.2026
Expected graduation
Practical Nursing Program - LPN
Des Moines Area Community College | Newton, IA
Completed
Skills
Comprehensive assessments
Triage skills
Prioritization
Patient monitoring
Medication management
Wound care and infection prevention
Patient education
Clinical Judgment
Certification
BLS- American Heart Association (Active)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Registered Nurse (RN)- Iowa | Active as of 07/2026
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Iowa | Active
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE- ADN PROGRAM
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maternal-Newborn/Postpartum
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Community health
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments and reported changes using SBAR communication
Administered medications under RN supervision using the 6 rights of medication administration
Implemented infection prevention and patient safety measures
Provided patient and family education using age-appropriate and condition-specific teaching
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care