Caylyn Holmes
South Bend
Summary
Energetic student nurse with over six years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in delivering compassionate care and meeting patients' needs. Known for stepping in and helping wherever needed, driven by a genuine love for healthcare. Eager to learn and grow my passion for helping others, and make the difference I aspire to in patients' lives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Unit Assistant - PEDS/PICU
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend
09.2023 - Current
- Manage a dual role as a patient care tech and unit clerk based on daily assignments.
- Answer and respond to call lights, and assist with patient care, including vital signs and direct observation of suicide or overdose patients.
- Monitor and manage patient safety on a locked unit.
- Stock and organize nutrition rooms, linen rooms, and medication rooms.
- Assist with admissions and discharges.
- Train new hires.
- Supported code situations as a runner, providing supplies efficiently.
Specialty Nurse Tech - NICU
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Mishawaka
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Stocked patient carts and unit supplies for nurses and families.
- Maintained organization of the milk room, specialty room, and linen room. Ordering supplies when needed.
- Sorted, stored, and labeled donor milk per policy.
- Checked and monitored unit supply and milk expiration dates.
- Prepared patient rooms for admissions, and stripped rooms following discharges.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient rooms, isolettes, warmers, and equipment, per infection control protocols.
- Answered and managed access to the locked unit, ensuring infant safety.
- Provided newborn care support, including holding and feeding infants, as needed.
- Organized and restocked infant clothing.
- Created newborn name displays and room decor to foster a welcoming, patient environment.
- Assisted with the training of new hires.
Patient Care Assistant - ICU Step-Down
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed a patient assignment of eight patients per shift.
- Obtained, documented, and reported vital signs to the RN throughout the shift.
- Monitored, measured, and documented intake and output.
- Performed blood glucose checks.
- Responded to call lights and patient care efficiently.
- Assisted with bathing, toileting, and feeding patients.
- Participated in code situations, providing CPR, and support to staff and families as needed.
Unit Clerk - Child Birth Unit
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared and maintained patient charts for laboring mothers and scheduled inductions.
- Ensured accurate filing and confidentiality of patient records.
- Assisted with patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Greeted and supported patients and families in a locked obstetric unit.
- Managed unit access to promote patient safety.
- Stocked supplies and maintained a clean, organized clinical environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-2026
Skills
- Preceptor
- Team collaboration
- Patient confidentiality
- Basic life support
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Time management
- Pediatric care
- Organizational skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient advocacy
- Flexibility and adaptability
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certified - American Heart Association
Timeline
Nursing Unit Assistant - PEDS/PICU
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Specialty Nurse Tech - NICU
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023
Patient Care Assistant - ICU Step-Down
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Unit Clerk - Child Birth Unit
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Lake Michigan College