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Ava Criden

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate junior in college who is well-versed in nursing fundamentals, therapeutic communication, and medical terminology. Actively seeking out a internship opportunities available as a student nurse in a hospital. Demonstrated success in delivering care to multiple patients, balanced with a high-volume task load. Ability to effectively communicate with people and adapt to new situations quickly will be an asset to any hospital.

Overview

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Work History

Volunteer

FSU Flu Clinic
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with the College of Medicine and the College or Nursing to provide free flu shots to students and staff on campus
  • Administered flu shots to students and staff on campus
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to provide flu shots
  • Utilized effective communication techniques to share information clearly
  • Represented college positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services

Student Nurse

11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supervised a school nurse working in a K-8 school
  • Calculated BMI for pediatric patients by taking weight and height
  • Assisted with hearing screenings for sixth graders
  • Assisted with visual screenings for sixth graders


Student Nurse

11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Built trust with patients through attentive listening and personalized care.
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections under supervision
  • Maintained a safe healthcare setting by implementing hygiene standards.
  • Observed a nurse providing preventative care to multiple patients


Student Nurse

10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses with the patient I was assigned to
  • Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among peers and patients alike.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Observed patients class schedule and day-to-day life

Student Nurse

08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Worked in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit, gaining adequate experience caring for patients with chronic heart disease(s) or failure
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections
  • Gained practical experience through direct supervision by experienced nurses
  • Monitored patient vital signs
  • Developed skills in providing care for pediatric, geriatric, and chronic condition patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08-2025

High School Diploma -

Bloomingdale Senior High School
05-2020

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and dependability

Certification


  • Mental Health First Aid USA - National Council for Mental Wellbeing - 10/2024
  • Stop The Bleed! - American College of Scholars - 10/2024

Timeline

Volunteer

FSU Flu Clinic
11.2024 - 11.2024

Student Nurse

11.2024 - 11.2024

Student Nurse

11.2024 - 11.2024

Student Nurse

10.2024 - 11.2024

Student Nurse

08.2024 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida State University

High School Diploma -

Bloomingdale Senior High School
Ava Criden