Arden Peterson
Provo
Summary
Nursing professional building toward Registered Nurse. With bedside experience as an LPN, PCT, and CNA. Supports 12 patients per shift with focused assessments, medication monitoring, SBAR communication, and therapeutic communication for confused or cognitively impaired patients. Brings steady collaboration with RNs, providers, patients, and families to support safe care decisions and timely intervention.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spanish Fork Rehab and Nursing
03.2026 - Current
- Provide safe medication administration to 26 patients per shift, aligned with medication-safety practices and facility protocols.
- Monitor patient status for changes in condition and respond promptly to emergencies requiring escalation.
- Communicate concerns to providers using SBAR to support timely and effective clinical decision-making.
- Use therapeutic communication with confused or cognitively impaired patients to explain medications, treatments, and care plans.
- Collaborate with RNs, providers, CNAs, patients, and families to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Support patients and families by reinforcing care instructions and maintaining clear, reassuring communication throughout treatment.
Patient Care Technician
Utah Valley Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Support 12 patients per shift through direct bedside care for post-operative, trauma, withdrawal, and oncology cases.
- Assist with ADLs, vital signs monitoring, bladder scanning, and Foley and straight catheterization.
- Collaborate with RNs, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe care and accurate documentation and charting.
- Serve as Clinical Coordinator, orienting and mentoring new Patient Care Technicians while supporting unit workflow.
- Respond during code situations and deliver CPR to support safe, high-quality patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rocky Mountain Care
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Recorded vital signs and maintained accurate documentation and charting for resident care updates.
- Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support residents with behavioral or cognitive needs.
- Assisted residents with safe transfers and repositioning while supporting comfort and dignity throughout care routines.
- Trained and oriented new CNAs on facility procedures, patient care standards, and documentation expectations.
- Built patient relationships through consistent communication and dependable bedside support.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Agency)
Various Facilities
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Prioritized assigned care tasks to meet patient needs on time during busy agency shifts.
- Communicated professionally with new care teams to integrate smoothly into different clinical settings.
- Delivered direct patient care with attention to comfort, safety, and changing patient needs.
- Documented care activities clearly and supported routine monitoring tasks within each facility's workflow.
- Built rapport with patients while using de-escalation techniques to support calm, respectful care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2027
Associate of Science - undefined
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Mountainland Tech College
Lehi, UT01-2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Documentation and charting
- Communication
- Building patient relationships
- De-escalation techniques
- Time management
- SBAR communication
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient education
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spanish Fork Rehab and Nursing
03.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Utah Valley Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rocky Mountain Care
06.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (Agency)
Various Facilities
04.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Mountainland Tech College
Associate of Science - undefined
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Utah Valley University
Awards
Caregiver of excellence and Employee of the month.