Balqees Alatiyyah
Reading,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Student with hands-on experience in progressive care, medical-surgical, psychiatric, maternal, and geriatric settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation, with a strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student, Progressive Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitored telemetry rhythms, and promptly reported changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Administered IV and oral medications, monitored for side effects, and ensured accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Assisted with post-operative and cardiac care, including oxygen therapy, pain management, and fluid balance monitoring.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery.
- Maintained compliance with infection control, safety, and HIPAA standards while prioritizing patient comfort and dignity.
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health- R3S
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, including mental status exams, and geriatric assessments.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Providing specialized care for older adults, including mobility assistance, fall prevention, and pressure injury prevention.
- Building rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic communication..
Nursing Student
Haven Behavioral Hospital
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 - N3W Unit
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- C3 Unit
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- Labor and Delivery Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
- 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 - Medical Surgical Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
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.
Accomplishments
- Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024.
Dean's List Honors.
Education and Training
true,other
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, Progressive Care Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health- R3S
02.2025 - 05.2025
Nursing Student
Haven Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health - N3W Unit
08.2024 - 09.2024
Nursing Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health- C3 Unit
03.2024 - 04.2024
Nursing Student- Labor and Delivery Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
Nursing Student - Medical Surgical Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University