Armya Cook
Odenton,MD
Summary
Upcoming nursing graduate with educational credentials and hands-on patient care experience. With knowledge of fundamentals, medical terminology, and healthcare policies. Wanting to learn and grow professionally and broaden personal experiences in the healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Extern, Mother Baby
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Obtained and recorded patient and baby vital signs. Reported abnormal results to staff nurse.
- Obtained new born labs and glucose levels.
- Support patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Patient Care Technician, NICU
Childrens National Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Donor breast milk coordination and prepping.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Clinical Nurse Extern, PICU/PCICU
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed routine patient activities and patient-centered care which included observing and monitoring patient conditions, performing assessments, setting up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment, and collecting blood specimens. Assisted with room setups for admitted patients.
- Documented vital signs and I&Os that were included in the daily care/safety flowsheet.
- Assisted with transferring patients to different units, MRI and CT.
- Engage with families and the patient to make them feel comfortable.
Patient Service Representative
Patient First
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Accurately registering patients in an expedient manner.
- Escorting patients in need of emergency assistance directly to the treatment area to be registered and evaluated.
- Communicating information about Patient First's billing policies, including insurable and non-insurable charges, as needed.
- Discharging patients and processing incurred charges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Maryland Shady Grove
Rockville, MD05.2025
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDNorfolk State University
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Wilde Lake High School
Columbia. MD05.2019
Skills
- Pediatric Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Rehabilitation Support
- Diagnostic Testing
- Glucose Screening
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Swaddling mastery
- Newborn care expertise
Clinical Experience
Fundamentals: Spring 2023
FutureCare Capital Region
Medical-Surgical: Fall 2023
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Community: Fall 2023
Luminis Health- Doctors Community Hospital
Pediatrics: Fall 2024
University of Maryland Medical Center
Obstetrics: Fall 2024
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Psychology: Fall 2024
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Certifications and Awards
- CPR Certified: July 2024
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority Incorporated: November 2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant: April 2021
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, NICU
Childrens National Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Nurse Extern, Mother Baby
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Extern, PICU/PCICU
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Service Representative
Patient First
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Maryland Shady Grove
Bowie State University
Norfolk State University
High School Diploma -
Wilde Lake High School