Avery Acosta
9405 Oak Hill Drive, Waco,United States
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare Agency
Lubbock, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times
Education
Pre-Nursing Curriculum
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12.2024
Skills
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- Texas Certified Nurse Aid
- TeamSTEPPS
Clinical and Simulation Experience
ICU, Fall 2024, University Medical Center- Lubbock, TX- expected 108 hours
- Awaiting unit placement
- Expected 108 hours in an ICU/Critical care setting
Medical Surgical Unit, Fall 2024, University Medical Center- Lubbock, TX- expected 132 hours
- Awaiting unit placement
- Expected 132 hours in a Medical Surgical unit
Medical Surgical Step-Down Intensive Care Unit, Summer 2024, University Medical Center- Lubbock, TX- 40 hours
- Assisted nursing care for 3-4 patients of an acuity of 2 or higher per shift
- Listened to reports, rounded on patients, and assisted in medication administration
- Provided patient care such as inserting IVs, performing blood draws, inserting foley catheters, conducting assessments, taking routine vitals, blood sugar checks, and dressing changes
- Maintained high standards of hygiene based on individualized patient precautions regarding medical diagnosis
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Summer 2024, Covenant Children's Hospital- Lubbock, Texas- 8 hours
- Performed tasks such as routine vitals, blood sugar checks, and focused health assessments about individualized patient needs
- Collaborated with staff members to better understand premature infant care
Antepartum Unit, Summer 2024- Covenant Children's Hospital- Lubbock, TX- 8 hours
- Monitored mother and baby status through routine vitals and labs
- Coordinated with the surgical team to determine appropriate care for patients with complications
Mental Health, Fall 2023- Sunrise Canyon Hospital- Lubbock, TX- 8 hours
- Assisted nurses with mental health patients by performing mental health assessments, CIWA assessments, and routine vitals
- Participated in group therapy with patients while providing emotional support
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Simulation Lab Summer 2023- Fall 2024, Lubbock, TX- 200+ hours
- Attended 200+ hours of simulation training that creates real-life scenarios to develop critical thinking and skills to prioritize patient needs
- Simulation experience regarding adult, pediatrics, and infant care
Additional Experience
Delta Gamma Sorority- Member- Texas Tech Chapter, Fall 2021- Current
- Community service
- Academic focus
- Leadership development
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare Agency
09.2022 - 05.2023
Pre-Nursing Curriculum
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center