DAHISSA AUGUSTE

Motivated nursing student with completed coursework in Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, and clinical patient care experience seeking a Patient Care Associate position in a Medical ICU setting. Skilled in patient-centered care, vital signs, mobility assistance, infection prevention, therapeutic communication, and teamwork within fast-paced clinical environments. Recognized for professionalism, compassion, adaptability, and strong communication skills developed through both healthcare clinical rotations and years of front-desk customer service experience. Eager to contribute to high-quality patient care while continuing to grow in an acute care setting.

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital | TBI & Stroke Unit
White Plains, New York | February 2026 – April 2026

• Completed over 85 hours of supervised clinical training in a rehabilitation hospital setting
• Assisted with patient-centered care in a supervised rehabilitation clinical setting while collaborating with registered nurses and certified nursing assistants
• Performed vital signs, patient observations, finger-stick blood glucose monitoring, patient transport, and bed-making while maintaining patient comfort and safety
• Supported patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility assistance, positioning, toileting, and hygiene care
• Administered medications and subcutaneous injections under instructor and nurse supervision while following safe medication administration practices
• Observed and assisted with wound care and pressure injury management involving the sacral area while learning principles of skin integrity and wound healing
• Practiced infection prevention, patient safety, and therapeutic communication techniques with patients and healthcare team members
• Observed and participated in the care of patients with neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke
• Observed a code blue response and gained exposure to emergency teamwork, rapid clinical intervention, and acute patient care procedures
• Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Expires December 2027