Avery Hiatt
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Motivated and compassionate senior nursing student at the University of Indianapolis (anticipated graduation in December 2025) and current Student Nurse Extern at Community Hospital North NICU. Experienced in providing safe, compassionate care for premature neonates and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Seeking to transition into a Registered Nurse role in the NICU to continue growing professionally while contributing to exceptional neonatal outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Assisting in the care of premature and critically ill neonates under the guidance of NICU nurses.
- Monitoring vital signs, intake/output, and feeding tolerance; reported changes promptly to the RN.
- Participating in developmental care practices (e.g., clustered care, minimizing stimulation, kangaroo care).
- Helping prepare and administer gavage and/or bottle feedings.
- Providing emotional support to families navigating the NICU experience.
- Assisting nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Answering patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collecting and transporting specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisting in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Office Coordinator
Joe Schmo Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Customer service, coordinating appointments, and supply management.
- Maintained supply inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Responsible for follow up, thank you cards, and scheduling of any add on recommendations.
Internship Student - Medical Assisting
Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants
Greenwood, Indiana
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared patients for examination and treatment. Obtained patient vital signs, reviewed medications and allergies.
- Updated and maintained patient medical records in EMR system.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Assisted in performing procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKGs, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears when applicable.
- Interacted with patients by phone, email or in-person to provide for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
12.2025
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
05.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
- Neonatal Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Ability to Multitask
- Restocking Clinical Supplies
- Infection Control Practices
- EMR Documentation (EPIC)
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
05.2023 - Current
Office Coordinator
Joe Schmo Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2023
Internship Student - Medical Assisting
Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants
08.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis