Gianna DeFranco
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable senior level nursing student who is passionate about providing holistic and compassionate patient care. With a strong foundation in clinical practice, I am eager to bring my skillsets and knowledge to a professional nursing role and make a positive impact on my patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Lab Assistant
University Of Mount Union Department Of Nursing
11.2023 - Current
- Serve as a mentor for underclassman nursing students.
- Assist students during the department's open lab hours with practicing nursing skills.
- Help students prepare for their skill check offs.
- Maintain good communication with nursing faculty.
Family Babysitter
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
- Experience with babysitting children between the ages of 1 and 8 years old
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
- Helped with homework as needed
- Transported children to play dates and extracurricular activities
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Helped with bedtime preparation
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Performed light housework
Nurse Intern
UH Geauga Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Managed care of two patients during 12 hour shift
- Performed Head to Toe Assessments
- Administered oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications
- Administered medications through OG and PEG tubes
- Titrated medications such as heparin, norepinephrine, and amiodarone according to provider orders
- Collected blood and urine samples
- Drew blood from arterial lines
- Removed femoral lines
- Inserted foley catheters
- Recorded intake and output
- Assisted with activities of daily living
- Maintained professional communication with healthcare team members
- Provided discharge education to patients.
Nurse Technician
Southwest General Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Medical Surgical and Oncology Unit
- Gathered vital signs on all patients
- Performed EKGs
- Performed blood sugar checks
- Assisted nurses in performing wound care
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.)
- Assisted patients with mobility and transferring
- Collected urine samples for lab testing
- Removed foley Catheters
- Performed safety checks
- Communicated with nursing staff about any changes in patients' conditions
- Completed documentation of patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Union
Alliance, Ohio05.2024
Skills
- Use of Epic and Cerner Charting Systems
- Efficient time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Professional communication skills
- Strong assessment skills
Additional Information
- Mount Union Student Nursing Association Vice President.
- Attended the 71st National Student Nursing Association Convention.
- Senior Class Representative for Nursing program.
- Student Nursing Association mentor for underclassman nursing students.
- FEMA certified
- Completed an evidence-based practice project on the COVID-19 vaccine and its effects on pregnancy outcomes.
- Member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
- I have completed clinicals in Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Psychology, Pediatrics, and Community nursing.
Timeline
Nursing Lab Assistant
University Of Mount Union Department Of Nursing
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
UH Geauga Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Technician
Southwest General Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023
Family Babysitter
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Union
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