Allison Maxim
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Dedicated, caring, and compassionate, patient-focused nursing student working towards a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. With four years of healthcare experience in handling patients, administering medications, reviewing confidential reports, taking vital signs, and providing quality patient experiences. Reliable professional with proven track record in creating positive rapport and cordial relations with patients, families, and staff members. Trustworthy and highly dependable caregiver experienced in fast-paced family practice and medical/surgical telemetry settings and environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Providence St. Peter's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering call lights.
- Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and monitoring vital signs.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Delivered high-quality care to med tele patients in hospital facility.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Student Nurse Preceptorship
St. Joesph's Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved clinical skills through hands-on training and consistent feedback from experienced nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, keeping records updated and easily accessible for all members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Expanded understanding of the healthcare system by shadowing experienced nurses during shift change handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
Registered Medical Assistant
Lacey Medical Clinic
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Performed initial response-screening following protocols under the direction of the supervising physician
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, preparation of patients, and vital sign procedures
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Supported front office operations including billing, invoicing, scheduling, patient check-in and check out, procedures tracking, reporting, and insurance verification
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physicians
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Lutheran University
Lynnwood, WA05.2024
Associates - PreNursing
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, Washington06.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medical terminology
- Patient care
- Vital signs and examinations
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Patient support
- Proven leader
- Compassionate communication
- Empathetic
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Student Nurse Preceptorship
St. Joesph's Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
Nurse Technician
Providence St. Peter's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Lacey Medical Clinic
04.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Lutheran University
Associates - PreNursing
South Puget Sound Community College
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