Allison Weiss
Harrisburg,DAUPHIN
Summary
As a future graduate nurse, I'm dedicated to providing quality care with a background that includes experience as a Patient Care Technician, lifeguard, and Nurse Extern. I value safety, empathy, and teamwork as essential elements of patient care. I look forward to applying my skills and knowledge in my nursing career and continuing to learn and grow in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern, SICU
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in the care of critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs.
- Participated in patient assessments and care plan implementation.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Nursing Tutor
Saint Francis University
01.2023 - Current
- Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Develop student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
UPMC Community Osteopathic
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Lifeguard
Heatherfield Community Association
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05.2024
Timeline
Nurse Extern, SICU
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nursing Tutor
Saint Francis University
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
UPMC Community Osteopathic
07.2021 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
Heatherfield Community Association
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University