Erlande Jean Charles
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing graduate from NRI Institute of Health and Sciences with diverse clinical experience in pediatrics, dialysis, long-term care, and acute care hospital settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and delivering safe, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with strong clinical and technical skills. Eager to begin a nursing career and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Florida
01.2013 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to clients in home settings
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitor vital signs and promptly report changes to healthcare providers
- Promote patient safety through fall prevention and mobility support
- Maintain infection control standards and a clean, safe environment
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
NRI Institute of Health And Sciences
2026
Skills
- Clinical: Patient Assessment, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Infection Control, IV Therapy Assistance, Dialysis Monitoring
- Professional: Communication, Compassion, Time Management, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Adaptability
Certification
- Graduate Nurse (GN)- NCLEX Pending
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- CPR Certified
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified phlebotomist
Timeline
Home Health Aide
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
NRI Institute of Health And Sciences
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pediatrics (Peds Clinical Rotation)
- Provided nursing care to pediatric patients across different developmental stages
- Performed vital signs monitoring and age-appropriate assessments
- Assisted with feeding tube care and enteral feeding
- Performed suctioning to maintain airway patency
- Administered nebulizer treatments for respiratory support
- Assisted with medication administration and monitoring
- Educated caregivers on child safety, medications, and care
- Used therapeutic communication with children and families
Dialysis Unit
- Monitored patients before, during, and after hemodialysis treatments
- Assessed AV fistula/graft for bruit and thrill
- Monitored for complications (hypotension, fluid imbalance, electrolyte imbalance)
- Educated patients on fluid and dietary restrictions
Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
- Provided care for elderly patients with chronic illnesses
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition
- Administered medications under supervision
- Promoted patient safety, comfort, and dignity
Hospital (Acute Care / Medical-Surgical)
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Administered medications and evaluated patient responses
- Assisted with IV therapy
- Documented patient care in EMR
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team