Bailey Yaussi
Canyon
Summary
Former teacher and developing student nurse with a solid foundation in patient care practices, basic nursing procedures, and strong therapeutic communication. Committed to making a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
WTAMU Nursing Student
West Texas A&M
08.2024 - Current
- January 2026 - Senior 1.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Patient Care Tech III
BSA Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with ADLS, including showering/bathing, oral care, toileting, dressing, and maintaining cleanliness in the hospital setting.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs.
- Obtained and recorded patient I/Os.
- Assisted nursing staff by performing walk tests with patients, obtaining discharge vitals, discontinuing IVs, applying and discontinuing telemetry monitoring, and dressing patients for discharge.
- Unit HUC, maintaining patient charts, setting up discharge paperwork, answering calls, and stocking the floor.
- Performed blood draws, collected wound swabs and respiratory swabs, started and discontinued foley catheters, discontinued JP drains, and discontinue rectal tubes.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Trained new patient care techs.
Teacher
Canyon ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Canyon ISD, Lakeview Elementary, 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher.
- Alvord ISD, Alvord Elementary, 4th Grade Classroom Teacher, 1st Grade Classroom Teacher.
- Gainesville ISD, Gainesville Jr. High, 7th-8th Grade ELAR Classroom Teacher.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Language Arts Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2018
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- ADL assistance
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Mobility assistance
- Patient feeding
- Quality of care standards
- Call responses
- Basic nursing care
Timeline
WTAMU Nursing Student
West Texas A&M
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech III
BSA Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Teacher
Canyon ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Language Arts Education
Wichita State University