Nursing Student
Shella
Alaris Health, West Orange, NJ
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.