Caidryn Wade
Columbus
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with five years of diverse healthcare experience in acute care, emergency medicine, outpatient clinics, home health, and laboratories. Skilled in patient assessment, phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, bladder scanning, and electronic medical documentation. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities while delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Committed to advancing clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT II (Patient Care Technician), HUC (Health Unit Clerk)- Med/Surg and CCU units
Memorial Hospital of Union County
2024.01 - Current
- Obtain vital signs every 4 hours per shift, along with patient rounding.
- Assist patients in daily living activities, such as bathing, meals, getting dressed, and transfers.
- Ensured timely emptying of catheter, ostomy, and drain bags to prevent patient complications and promote comfort.
- Obtain blood glucose testing.
- Monitor intake and output.
- Executed phlebotomy, bladder scans, EKGs, nasal/throat swabs, removed foley catheters, removed IVs, and performed splinting per doctor orders.
- Initiated communication with physicians to address consult orders for patient management.
- Keep record of patient/nurse ratios.
- Schedule transportation for discharging/transferring patients.
- Creating facility and transfer packets.
- Answer phone calls to the units.
- Coordinated admissions and discharges to streamline patient flow and enhance unit efficiency.
- Organized and tracked patient data using multiple spreadsheets for effective record-keeping and reporting.
PCE (Patient Care Extender)-Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Union County
2026.05 - 2026.08
- Participated in a summer program focused on enhancing professional skills and knowledge.
- Obtain vital signs, along with patient rounding.
- Obtain blood glucose testing.
- Monitor intake and output.
- Perform phlebotomy, bladder scans, EKGs, nasal/throat swabs, remove foley catheters, remove IVs, perform splinting per doctor orders.
- Empty catheter bags, ostomy bags, drains.
- Assist Registered Nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
- Supported Registered Nurse in conducting focused assessments, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Private In-Home Healthcare
2025.07 - 2026.04
- Monitored health status of individual with ALS, addressed health-related needs by changing bandages, dressing wounds, and administering medication to ensure proper care.
- Administered tube feeding to ensure proper nutrition for the patient.
- Supported daily living activities, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulation.
- Accompanied client to doctors' offices, provided transportation and assistance, prepared meals, and performed light housekeeping to enhance daily living.
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
COPC Marysville
2022.04 - 2023.09
- Administered vaccinations and medications according to physician instructions.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate.
- Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
- Calibrate machines and perform tests such as Spirometry and EKG.
- Greeted and registered patients at reception, answered phone inquiries, and input orders into computer system to streamline patient flow.
- Processed patient referrals to facilitate timely access to specialist care and scheduled preventative screenings. for patients, and scheduling preventative screenings.
Phlebotomist
Mary Rutan Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.07
- Greeted and registered patients, answered phone inquiries, and inputted orders into computer system to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
- Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
- Acquired diverse experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings, enhancing adaptability in various clinical environments.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory machines to ensure accurate test results and compliance with safety standards.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio12.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
West Liberty-Salem High School
West Liberty, Ohio05.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- ADL support
- BLS certification
- CPR certification
- Healthcare expertise
- Adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
Certification
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program, Expires: February 2027
- Ohio Department of Transportation, breath alcohol and drug screen collection (ODOT Technician).
- Certified Medical Assistant, CMA exam, Expires: June 2027
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, Expired: October 2022
Timeline
PCE (Patient Care Extender)-Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Union County
2026.05 - 2026.08
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Private In-Home Healthcare
2025.07 - 2026.04
PCT II (Patient Care Technician), HUC (Health Unit Clerk)- Med/Surg and CCU units
Memorial Hospital of Union County
2024.01 - Current
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
COPC Marysville
2022.04 - 2023.09
Phlebotomist
Mary Rutan Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.07
High School Diploma - undefined
West Liberty-Salem High School
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Rhodes State College
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Rhodes State College