Chloe Van Kam

• Clinicals completed at: Cedar Lake Village (LTC), University of Kansas Health System (Med/Surg), John Diemer Elementary School (School Nursing), Overland Park Regional Medical Center (Med/Surg, L&D, Mother/Baby, NICU)
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
• Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
• Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.

During clinical experiences:

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

• Shadowed seasoned chiropractor, learning what their job entails, how to communicate with patients, and work effectively with other members of the interprofessional team
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.