Grace Akanksha
Grand Rapids
Summary
Graduate Nurse with a strong track record in patient care and medication administration, recognized for high productivity and efficiency. Proven expertise in treatment implementation and wound dressing, grounded in evidence-based practices. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills contribute to optimal patient outcomes and a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Intersect Healthcare
Grandville
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting daily group and individual activities (e.g., games, crafts, music, exercise, outings).
- Encourage resident participation based on individual abilities, interests, and care plans.
- Document resident attendance, engagement, and responses to activities.
- Prepare and clean up activity areas, ensuring materials and equipment are available and safe.
Patient Care Technician
Holland Home Raybrook Campus
Grand Rapids
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated daily dental, mouth, and personal care for residents.
- Supported residents in preparation for activities and social programs.
- Monitored patients to identify symptoms, treatment responses, and progress towards goals.
- Executed activities of daily living for patients requiring assistance with self-care tasks.
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Services
Grand Rapids
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Established effective therapeutic relationships.
- Conducted comprehensive observations on patient behavior, documented changes, and reported any concerns to clinical staff.
- Supported patients during crisis situations by providing assistance with de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Performed thorough safety checks, maintaining a secure and therapeutic environment, aligned with patient care standards.
- Collaborated with the treatment team to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs.
Admissions Student Caller
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Engaged prospective students through phone calls to share university information.
- Conducted surveys to gather feedback on student experiences and interests.
- Assisted in updating and maintaining the contact database for outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to create effective calling scripts and strategies.
Phlebotomist
Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus
Grand Rapids
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Labeled blood vials with critical information, like the time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Conducted comprehensive observations on patient behavior, documented changes, and reported any concerns to clinical staff.
- Supported patients during crisis situations by providing assistance with de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Performed thorough safety checks, maintaining a secure and therapeutic environment, aligned with patient care standards.
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes and addressing concerns.
Resident Assistant
Porter Hills Village
Grand Rapids
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming,toileting, patient mobility, and eating activities.
- Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Calvin University
05.2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Cornerstone University
05.2021
Skills
- Patient care and bedside nursing
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Charting and documentation
- IV placement and catheter insertion
Clinical Experience
- Participated in four semesters, and 1000 hours worth of clinical hours in local community and in hospitals gaining experience in OBGYN, Pediatrics, Med-surg, and Mental Health field.
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Intersect Healthcare
08.2025 - 10.2025
Psychiatric Technician
Pine Rest Christian Services
03.2025 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician
Holland Home Raybrook Campus
09.2024 - 07.2025
Admissions Student Caller
Calvin University
10.2023 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist
Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus
01.2022 - 12.2022
Resident Assistant
Porter Hills Village
05.2020 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Calvin University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Cornerstone University