Clarissa Mahan
Tampa,FL
Summary
New graduate nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and comprehensive hands-on experience gained through clinical rotations and work experience in diverse healthcare settings. Eager to launch a nursing career through a residency program that offers mentorship and professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Bay Pines VA Hospital
Bay Pines , FL
08.2023 - Current
- Performs clinical tasks using appropriate techniques such as 12 lead EKG's, phlebotomy procedures, peripheral intravenous insertion, foley catheter insertion and other within scope of practice tasks directed by the RN or Provider.
- Applies and removes wound dressings; applies and removes assistive/adaptive aids based upon patient progress; supervises patients on special observation status.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
Transporter
James A. Haley VA Hospital
Tampa, FL
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Safe and timely transport of patients in wheelchairs, on a stretcher, or ambulatory and items supporting patient care to and from various locations within the Medical Center.
- Utilized proper body mechanics to transfer patients to wheelchairs and stretchers.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
West Hartford, Connecticut
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Providing emergency and non-emergent medical care, such as managing hemorrhages, applying bandages to wounds, splinting extremities, tourniquet application, irrigating wounds, and obtaining vital signs.
- Suctioning patients as needed, utilizing triage skills, performing basic life support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Tampa, FL12-2024
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2021
Skills
- Patient transport
- Splinting techniques
- Wound cleaning
- Wound care
- Peripheral intravenous insertion
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- CPR
- Medical sample collection
- Cardiac monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Phlebotomy procedures
Clinical Experience
- Acute and Intermediate Care- Winter Haven Hospital
- Critical Care- Bartow Hospital
- Behavioral Health- Peace River Center and Winter Haven Hospital
- Maternal and Pediatric Care- Bayfront Health Baby Place
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Bay Pines VA Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Transporter
James A. Haley VA Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
03.2018 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Connecticut State University
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