Damiyha Paulk
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student with practical knowledge gained through clinical practice and academic studies. I have the ability to demonstrate patient center care, health assessment, and medication administration. Strong interpersonal skills showcased through providing empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven dedication to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Aide
Green Field Elementary School
, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
Patient Care Technician
Inspira Mullica Hill
, NJ
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair, or stretcher, as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Direct Support Professional
Avenues to Independent Living
, NJ
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Emergency Department CT Technician Aide
Inspira Mullica Hill
, NJ
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed CT scans on patients while following safety protocols.
- Maintained patient records and kept them up to date with medical information.
Women's Heath Patient Care Technician
Inspira Medical Center
Mullica Hill, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair, or stretcher, as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Education
High School -
West Deptford High School
West Deptford, NJ06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston, PA12-2024
Psychology Minor -
Neumann University
Aston, PA12-2024
Skills
- ADL support
- Behavioral Management
- Transportation
- Direct Patient Care
- Client documentation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Disability Awareness
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Therapeutic listening
- Client Support
- Safety Monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- Personal care assistance
- Health Services
- First-aid and CPR
- Patient Care
- Goal Setting
Certification
Basic Life Support (BSL), 08/2026
Clinical Experience
- Mental Health, Rockford Center, DE (48 hours).
- Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Unit, Taylor Hospital, PA (48 hours).
- Maternity, Crozer Hospital, PA (48 hours).
- Medical- Surgical Unit, Chester County, PA (48 hours).
- Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA (48 hours).
- Medical-Surgical Unit, Christiana Hospital, DE (48 hours).
- Community Health, George W. Hill Correctional Facility, DE (60 hours).
- Medical-Surgical Unit, Christiana Hospital, DE (72 hours).
Affiliations
- Member of the National Honors Society, NJ
- Volunteered at Bright View Senior Living Center, Woodbury, NJ
- Volunteered at Cathedral Kitchen, Camden, NJ
- Traveled to Dominican Republic with Neumann University. I studied under Solid Rock International for one week and completed the following tasks: assisted the providers with assessing and diagnosing patients, worked with the pharmacist gathering and packaging the medications, and aided the registered nurses with triaging patients.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Aide
Green Field Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Women's Heath Patient Care Technician
Inspira Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Inspira Mullica Hill
08.2023 - 10.2024
Emergency Department CT Technician Aide
Inspira Mullica Hill
09.2022 - 07.2023
Direct Support Professional
Avenues to Independent Living
02.2021 - 07.2023
High School -
West Deptford High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Psychology Minor -
Neumann University
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