AVERY HARRELSON
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Aspiring Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in emergency patient care and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare. Enthusiastic Nurse Extern with expertise in observing patient conditions, collecting specimens for testing, and assisting with ambulation. Over a year of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Focused on providing exceptional patient care while managing multiple tasks efficiently. Possesses a solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy, and evidence-based practices, with the ability to thrive in dynamic settings requiring timely treatments and support. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and skills in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Coastal Carolina Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Performed IV insertions and handled blood collection.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Clinical Transport Assistant
Lexington Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated closely with other departments around the hospital and enhanced patient admission efficiency.
- Ensured that the Emergency Department was stocked by filling the IV carts, patient supply towers, and made sure linens were stocked.
- Provided transportation care from the Emergency Department to all Medical Surgical floors, MRI, CT scan, Radiology, and post-op/OR.
- Always made sure to meet patient satisfaction and happiness.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Cashier/Hostess
Vella's Restaurant & Tavern
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, and to-go orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of the area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Made sure to double-count all money to ensure of any mistakes.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced environment by quickly learning new processes, procedures, and systems.
- Communicated effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including store cleaning and restocking.
- Accepted both morning shifts and late evening shifts.
- Performed tasks such as taking orders, preparing drinks, giving food to the customer, preparing food for the customer, and stocking.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Beaufort, SC05.2025
Skills
- Patient Identification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Team Communication
- Emergency Situations
- Bedside Manner
- Direct patient care
- Health promotion
- Anatomy
- Healthcare technology
- Wound care
- Mobility assistance
Awards
- Lexington Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
- Lexington Medical Center Foundation Healthcare Scholarship
- Lexington Medical Center Medhurst/Norton/Telfer Scholarship
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Coastal Carolina Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Transport Assistant
Lexington Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier/Hostess
Vella's Restaurant & Tavern
12.2021 - 07.2022
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
12.2020 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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