Student Nurse
Texas Hospitals Of Providence
10.2022 - Current
2022-2023:
Texas Hospitals of Providence East Campus - Medical/Oncology, Surgical/Ortho, Telemetry, ED, ICU/SICU
Texas Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus -
General Pediatrics, NICU, Postpartum, Mother-Baby, Transitional Care, Labor and Delivery
Chronic Care/Acute Care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Obstetrics
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Pediatrics
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
