Andrew Nelson
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Professional with experience in healthcare, prepared for this role. Strong ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate effectively with teams. Skilled in patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive health outcomes and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital - 1East Cardiopulmonary
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Delivery Driver/Setup Coordinator/Events Staff Member
Bounce Around Inflatables
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08-2025
High School Diploma -
Bishop O'Gorman High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-2022
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking independently and as a team
- Comprehensive head-to-toe and focused assessments
- Managing high-acuity patients and multitasking
- Recognizing signs of clinical deterioration and initiating appropriate action
- Advocate for patients
- Leadership
- Care planning
Accomplishments
- Class Representative of Nursing Cohort
- SDSU Dean's List 2023, 2024
- National Honor Society
- Academic All-State 2019, 2020, 2021
Affiliations
- Member of Student Nurse Association 2023, 2024
- HOSA Member 2021, 2022
Volunteer Experience
- 80+ hours of Christian Service - Schools, Homeless shelters, Churches, Hospitals
Certification
BLS certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital - 1East Cardiopulmonary
03.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver/Setup Coordinator/Events Staff Member
Bounce Around Inflatables
05.2019 - 03.2024
BLS certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Bishop O'Gorman High School
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