Ava Hill
Lake City,FL
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with hands-on ICU experience as a Nurse Extern at HCA Healthcare. Skilled in patient assessments, care plan implementation, and ensuring patient safety. Committed to transitioning into a registered nurse role and contributing to high-quality patient outcomes upon graduation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Extern
HCA Hospital
Lake City, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care, IV and catheter insertion.
Florist Manager
CC's Flower Shop
Lake City, FL
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting floral arrangements based on preferences and occasions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order fresh flowers and materials for store needs.
- Designed custom bouquets and arrangements for special events and occasions.
- Directed the daily operations of a florist shop, including ordering, pricing, and merchandising.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan development
- Wound care
- IV insertion
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS, AHA)- Expires 08/2026
- Registered Nurse (RN)- Licensure Expected December 2025
- STOP THE BLEED (Save a Life) Course - Presented on 6/3/2025
Clinical Experiences
-North Florida Hospital: Pre op and Post op unit (12 hours each)
-VA Hospital: Community Living Unit (120 hours)
-Shands Hospital: NICU Unit (12 hours)
-Shands Hospital: ICU, Stepdown, Medsurg, and Transplant Units (120 hours)
-VA: Psych Unit (12 hours)
-HCA Hospital: Labor and Delivery Unit (12 hours)
-HCA Hospital: NICU (12 hours)
-HCA Hospital: Mother/Baby (12 hours)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Extern
HCA Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Florist Manager
CC's Flower Shop
02.2023 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College