Cierra Mink
Madison,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care within inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and work effectively in stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Vascular Surgery Stepdown
Huntsville Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Huntsville Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Student Nurse Aide
Huntsville Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, and racial and ethnic background
- Advocates for patient rights
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by establishing rapport and effectively communicating with patients, families, and team members.
- Advanced nursing activities such as simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration
- Eased anxiety among patients facing surgical procedures by providing emotional support and addressing concerns prior to surgery dates.
Patient Care Aide
Huntsville Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards
- Exhibiting the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
- To organize, set and manage multiple priorities
- Adapting to a rapidly changing environment
Crew Person
McDonald's
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Handled customer complaints and calmly resolved the issue
- Successfully served several customers during peak times
- Worked together with others to accomplish a common goal
- Trained other employees in certain tasks
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared food for customers
- Maintained clean environment in between customer interactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies With Pre-Nursing Concentration
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Hazel Green High School
Hazel Green, AL05.2019
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Vascular Surgery Stepdown
Huntsville Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Huntsville Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Nurse Aide
Huntsville Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Aide
Huntsville Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2023
Crew Person
McDonald's
09.2018 - 11.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2018 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies With Pre-Nursing Concentration
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Hazel Green High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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