Years of hands on learning experience in the nursing profession
Candice Baker
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 274 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
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Certifications in BLS, CPR, and first aid
Work History
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations At Local Hospitals
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Pet Clinic
05.2014 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
Certified Medication Technician
Golden Years Residential Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV12.2023
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Catheter Care
- IV Setup
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV Administration
- Insulin Medication Assistance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS Provider (CPR and AED)
Timeline
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations At Local Hospitals
05.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Medication Technician
Golden Years Residential Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Pet Clinic
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS Provider (CPR and AED)
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