Ava Infantino
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student seeking an internship opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare setting. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
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Work History
Summer Youth Employee
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
Cortlandt Manor, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated team building exercises with groups of children.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
South County Hospital
Kingston, RI
- Worked with RN to provide specialized care to the geriatric population
- Passed medications, charted.
- Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Newport Hospital
Newport, RI
- Assisted in the development of care plans for elderly residents
- Provided emotional support and engaged in therapeutic communication
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care
- Administered medications and assisted in various nursing procedures
- Conducted health assessments and documented patient progress
- Worked with RN with care for infants and women in maternity
- Worked with RN on psychiatric unit assessing patient's mental status.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed ongoing assessments of client's needs throughout the course of their treatment program.
- Monitored medication compliance through scheduled visits or phone calls with clients.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided postnatal care and support to new mothers, including breastfeeding advice.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations with calmness and professionalism.
- Kept detailed records of each infant's development milestones, weight gain and loss, and eating habits throughout their stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University Of Rhode Island
05.2025
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control practices
- Therapeutic communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Patient Support
- Lifespan Charting
- Care Plan Management
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Bandage Care
- Personal Care
- Catheter Care
Affiliations
Student Nurse Member, National Student Nurse Association
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, (2027)
Coursework
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Maternal-Child Nursing
- Adult Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
Accomplishments
- Deans List 2021-2023
- Honor Roll
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Summer Youth Employee
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
South County Hospital
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Newport Hospital
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University Of Rhode Island