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Elizabeth Salomaa

Elizabeth Salomaa

St. Cloud,FL

Summary

Motivated nurse who has dedicated time to care for an elderly family member in a time of need. Now that they are recovered and no longer need the care they previously required, I am ready to get myself back into the clinical setting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Family
Saint Cloud, FL
12.2023 - 06.2025
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.

  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.

RN Preceptorship

Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.

Clinical Nursing Student

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Observed post-operative patients for complications and assessed their response to treatment regimens.
  • Implemented infection control measures according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatments rendered and medications administered during shift.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
  • Assisted in the development of patient care plans, including assessments and interventions.

Ecuador Study Abroad

Various
Ecuador
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Experienced environmental impacts and their relationship to our health.
  • Implemented sustainability while minimizing food waste and plastic consumption.
  • I studied medicinal plants and traditional medicinal practices.

Peru Study Abroad

Hopsital Regional del Cusco
Cusco, Peru
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Accepted for a week of medical shadowing in Cusco, Peru, in the local hospital while learning Spanish.
  • I stayed in a home stay to be immersed in the culture.

Teaching Assistant, HNFE

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Evaluated homework and assignments offering feedback to students to help students understand course concepts.
  • Available as a resource for students needing extra help.

Client Relation Specialist

Countryside Veterinary Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted a diverse clientele and promoted patient wellness through client education.
  • Studied effective procedures and protocols to understand and implement professional expectations.
  • Successfully managed stressful situations including being empathetic toward emotional and/or grieving individuals, actively listening, employing tact, and always maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
12.2019

High School -

Chelmsford High School
Chelmsford, MA
06.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Empathetic
  • Safety
  • Mobility support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Client documentation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Health monitoring

Volunteer Experience

  • Relay For Life
  • American Red Cross
  • The Big Event
  • Chi Omega Wish Week

Certification

BLS/CPR

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Family
12.2023 - 06.2025

RN Preceptorship

Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Clinical Nursing Student

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021

Ecuador Study Abroad

Various
12.2018 - 01.2019

Peru Study Abroad

Hopsital Regional del Cusco
06.2018 - 06.2018

Teaching Assistant, HNFE

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Client Relation Specialist

Countryside Veterinary Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

High School -

Chelmsford High School

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