Expires November 2026
-Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
-Perform head-to-toe assessments on patients. Record assessment findings accurately and legibly in the patient's medical record.
-Assist with assessments of patients admitted to the unit. Administer medications orally, topically, intramuscularly, or intravenously as directed by a registered nurse.
-Attended group session with veterans to talk about different topics such as stress management, coping skills, and plans to implement upon finishing the program.Provided crisis interventions including risk assessment and safety planning for clients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or suicidal ideation.
-Assist in conducting a comprehensive assessments of patients with cardiac conditions including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and assessing for signs of distress. Assist in cardiac procedures like electrocardiograms (ECG) and beside cardiac monitoring.
-Gained experience in antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. Observed a C-section and vaginal birth. Provide emotional and comfort measures to laboring parents such as offering encouragement, breathing techniques, and positioning.
-Administer vaccines, medications, and immunizations under the supervision of a registered nurse. Provide bedside testing glucose monitoring, Covid 19 test, and urinalysis.
-Completed screenings at Head Start facilities which included documenting assessments and BMI. Engage pediatric patients in play and developmental activities to promote normal growth during hospitalization.
-Performed focus assessment to identify emergent conditions and prioritize care. Use EHR systems to enter pata data.
-Assist in procedures like starting IV's, obtaining blood samples, and administering medications under the supervision of healthcare professional.
-Learn to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition promptly, including signs of deterioration or complications, and escalate concerns to registered nurses as appropriate. Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous materials and medical waste.
-Learn to assist with emergency procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Participated in trauma response and code blue responses. Seek feedback from preceptor to identify areas for improvement.