Catie Battles
Sheridan,IL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Private In-Home Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Helped clients with infant/toddler health care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SwedishAmerican Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Home Health Care Aide
Community Care Systems, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Aurora, IL09.2023
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- AED/ BLS/ CPR Certified
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Health and Wellness Education
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable/Flexible
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - 2022
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SwedishAmerican Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Private In-Home Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2022 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Community Care Systems, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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