Balqees Alatiyyah
Reading,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Student with comprehensive training in patient care and medical documentation, honed at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, demonstrating exceptional patient assessments and support skills. Proven ability to administer medications accurately, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. Achieved significant improvements in patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Monitored fetal heart tones and maternal vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to the patient and the family.
- Observed and assisted with a vaginal birth.
- Performed fundal assessments and checked for postpartum bleeding.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Educated mothers on postpartum recovery, self-care, and baby care.
- Performed newborn assessments, including vital signs, and reflex checks.
- Recorded maternal and fetal assessments in patient charts.
Nursing Student
Haven Behavioral Hospital
Reading, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 11.2024
- I observed how nurses and mental health techs de-escalated agitated or aggressive patients.
- Assisted in identifying patient triggers and warning signs of aggression or distress.
- Attended group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
- Ensured patient safety by checking for contraband, sharps, and environmental risks.
- Learned about involuntary vs. Voluntary admissions, patient rights, and confidentiality laws (HIPAA).
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Reading, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted mental status exams (MSE) to evaluate patients' mood, affect, thought processes, and behavior.
- Assessed patients for suicidal ideation (SI), homicidal ideation (HI), hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia.
- Monitored for medication side effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), and metabolic changes.
- Used active listening and therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with patients.
- I administered psychotropic medications.
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Reading, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, and neurological status.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition, and reported concerns to the nurse.
- Educate patients about their medications, including side effects, and proper usage.
- Helped patients with mobility, ambulation, and repositioning to prevent pressure injuries.
- Recorded assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR).
Nursing Student
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse.
- Participated in patient assessments and contributed to care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA12-2025
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Medical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Basic nursing care
Certification
- BLS.
- CLAS.
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Accomplishments
Dean's List Honors.
- Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024.
Volunteer
- Hope Rescue Mission
- Helping Harvest Service
- Preparing meals for New Journey Community Outreach
- Christmas Bazaar set up at Sacred Heart School
Timeline
Nursing Student
Haven Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
08.2024 - 09.2024
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
03.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Student
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2025
Nursing Student
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
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