Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Obtained vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
Maintained safe patient environment and advocated for patients.
Insert NG tube and verified placement per policy under RN supervision.
Placed and removed IVs under RN supervision.
Monitored patients and answered call lights to determine patient needs and assist patient in ADLs.
Collected urine and stool specimens and delivered to lab.
Kept accurate I&O record.
Assisted in safe patient transfers to dialysis.
Provided personal care (bath, shampoo/condition and style hair, shave)
Communicated, built rapport, and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Assisted with rectal tube removal and emptied and cleaned colostomy bag/site
Performed wound care and dressing changes.
Phlebotomy Technician
The Medical Center
Bowling Green, KY
02.2019 - 04.2019
Made rounds to perform and collect routine and STAT blood draw orders and EKG readings on my assigned units in 337-bed facility.
Stocked phlebotomy cart with appropriate supplies and organized daily work based on collection priority.
Used handheld device and took proper precautions to identify each patient.
Sent specimens via tube system or walked collected specimens to main lab.
Responded to code situations on assigned unit.
Performed newborn screen blood tests, prepared/labeled blood bank bracelets, obtained blood cultures, performed terminal EKGs
Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Education
Associates Degree (ADN) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Hazard, KY
12.2021
Skills
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Adaptable and Eager to Learn
Dependable and Honest
Verbal and Written Communication
Active Listening
Patient and Family Advocacy
PPE Compliance
Objective Statement
Recently graduated Nurse seeking a full-time position on a community hospital nursing staff where I can offer my compassionate care and varied clinical skills to help serve patients and families, and contribute to the hospital's maintenance and increase of quality and efficient patient care.
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) - Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
The Medical Center
02.2019 - 04.2019
Associates Degree (ADN) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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