Emily Elek
Elyria,OH
Summary
Compassionate and driven nurse with practical knowledge gained through rigorous clinical practice and academic studies. Demonstrated ability in patient 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student Preceptorship
Avon Hospital- ICU
Avon, OH
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
PCA
St. Johns Medical Center
Westlake , OH
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Tumbling Coach
BDD Dance Studio
LaGrange , OH
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Planned and organized practice sessions to ensure all skills were addressed.
- Demonstrated proper technique for various tumbling passes, such as handsprings, back handsprings, and aerials.
- Developed and implemented tumbling drills to increase skill level of athletes.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in order to help them reach their goals.
- Motivated athletes to push themselves beyond their perceived limits in order to maximize potential.
- Incorporated games into lessons to keep classes fun but challenging for all levels.
STNA
Keystone Pointe
LaGrange, OH
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Demonstrated respect for patient rights and privacy while providing care services.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Recorded information regarding food intake and output of patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Parma, OH12-2024
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control standards
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Medical chart management
- ADL assistance
- IV removal
- Task prioritization
- Medical documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Patient feeding
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Call light responses
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Student Preceptorship
Avon Hospital- ICU
09.2024 - 11.2024
PCA
St. Johns Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2024
Tumbling Coach
BDD Dance Studio
01.2018 - 06.2023
STNA
Keystone Pointe
12.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
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