Grace Millenkamp
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student at the University of Iowa with hands-on experience in the nursing home, hospital, and plasma donation center settings. Skilled in performing venipuncture, performing patient care, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Eager to expand critical care knowledge and contribute to patient outcomes through a summer internship in the ICU.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
Coralville, Iowa
05.2023 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Nursing Unit Assistant
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Restocked supplies in patient rooms and common areas of the nursing unit.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies on the nursing unit to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Observed changes in patient behavior or condition and reported them to the appropriate personnel immediately.
- Assisted patients in ordering meals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Neighbor Society
Manchester, Iowa
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to resident needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden residents on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to residents and assisted with feedings when needed.
- Assisted with the ambulation of residents, utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Recorded residents' intakes and outputs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2025
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Communication
- Leadership
- Training
- Teamwork
- Patient care
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Unit Assistant
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
12.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Neighbor Society
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
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