Ariel Vilcina Brown
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Graduate of the Umass Boston Nursing program. Registered nurse seeking a challenging nursing position utilizing critical thinking, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technician
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient care and analyzed situations using critical thinking skills
- Developed analytical skills and ability to work in a team
- Performed EKG’s, blood glucose checks, vital signs monitoring, transportation, care for patients on ventilators and with chronic illnesses, and grooming
- Obtained blood samples from patients, cleaned and sterilized medical equipment and safely assisted with patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spaulding Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Patient Advocacy and strong ability to work in a team. Perform vital signs and document into Epic database; perform direct patient care activities including hygiene, meal assistance, performing EKG’s, blood glucose checks, transportation, and grooming; Assist nurses and team members with patient duties including assistance with codes/medical alerts;
- Strong work ethic along with leadership skills. Socialize with patients/talking and listening; Advocate for patient needs; Adhere to patient’s diet, report critical values to the nurse, and maintain patient and room safety; Perform 1:1 patient observation and documentation
- Ability to adapt to utilizing different language key terms such as Spanish to communicate with patients
- Includes 5+ years of Epic use
Cashier
Star Market
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Use of the cash register for checking out customer’s groceries and bagging items; Use of strong communication and problem solving skills
- Assist customers with locating store items;
- Maintenance of work area; Verify draw beginning balance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Boston
12.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA08.2020
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin High School
Cambridge, MA06.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Behavioral Health Support
- Compassionate Caregiver with adaptability skill
- Health Education and Promotion
- Computer: Electronic Charting, Microsoft Office, Google Docs
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (MA, Active)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (MA, Active) - 05/2017-Current
- BLS Support Certified (MA, Active); 01/2022-expires 01/31/2024
- Licensed Real Estate Agent (MA, Active); 02/2023-expires 12/2025
Clinical Experience
Fall Semester 2023: 09/2023-12/2023
Student Nurse, Medical Surgical, Pediatrics: Spaulding Hospital, Charlestown, MA
- Precepted with a nurse and acquired my own patient assignments including safe medicine administration, provided care on chronic illness patients, care plan documentation, discharge teaching, and provided family education
- Provided care to patients with neuromuscular disorders, chronic injuries and illnesses, and mental health conditions
- Epic Database documentation
Spring Semester 2023: 01/2023-05/2023
Student Nurse, Pediatrics Nursing: Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
- Performed assessment on pediatric patients on a transplant floor and administered medications including injections
- Powerchart database documentation
Community Health Nursing: Boston Arts Academy High School
- Provided sexual health, mental health, and self care advice to all patients as well as care
- Assessed patient chronic diseases and provided supported patient care based on recent nursing research evidence in a community setting
Fall Semester 2022:09/2022-12/2022
Student Nurse, Maternity Nursing: Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA
- Provided maternal and newborn health assessments and care
- Provided advice on aspects of newborn care and maternal self care; bottle feeding, safe baby transfer to crib, care for substance withdrawal newborns and general baby hygiene care
Mental Health: Adolescents/Pediatrics Unit, Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital, Somerville, MA
- Assessed various patient cases and developed safe care plans using critical thinking skills in collaboration with medical team
- Built trusting relationships with the patients based on patient advocacy and education on mental health and developed patient discharge plans
- Epic database documentation
Spring Semester 2022: 01/2022-05/2022
Student Nurse, Medical Surgical/Acute Care Unit: Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Delivered safe patient care and developed interpersonal communication skills with patients and families
- Analyzed situations using critical thinking and provided quick assessment based on decisions made on the patient care
- Epic database documentation
Fall Semester 2021:09/2021-12/2021
Student Nurse, Nursing Fundamentals: Medical Surgical Unit, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Brighton, MA
- Developed strong problem solving skills, qualitative skills, leadership skills
- Meditech database documentation
Timeline
Medical Technician
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spaulding Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Cashier
Star Market
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Boston
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin High School
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