Breanna Thornton

• Collaborated directly with Registered Nurse Preceptor in providing patient care, such as assessments, medication administration, and closely monitoring patient progression
• Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings and diverse population
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, prioritize tasks and intervene appropriately when necessary.
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in providing patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
• Assisted nurses with complex nursing tasks such as inserting catheters, initiating intravenous lines or performing tracheostomy suctioning.
• Collected blood and other biological samples to prepare for routine laboratory tests.
• Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.

Completed a 120-hour academic nursing practicum as part of RN program requirements, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed RN. Practiced in accordance with nursing standards and institutional policies, while integrating classroom knowledge into clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities included:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.
• Administering medications and performing nursing interventions under supervision.
• Assisting with patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Prioritizing care for multiple patients and responding to changes in condition.
• Demonstrating growth in clinical judgment, communication, and time management skills.