Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Clinical Rotation Experience
Preceptorships
References
Timeline
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Hannah McGowan

Belle Plaine,IA

Summary

Compassionate nursing student with comprehensive clinical experience and a solid academic foundation. Proficient in patient care, health assessment, and demonstrating the ability to deliver empathetic support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to promoting patient safety and enhancing the quality of healthcare outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Registration Specialist

Mahaska Health
Oskaloosa, IA
11.2022 - Current
  • Greeted and directed patients and visitors presenting to patient access areas.
  • Explained consent forms, patients' rights and other registration documents.
  • Obtained insurance card copies and validated insurance information via insurance eligibility tool.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing needs efficiently and professionally while maintaining patient privacy rights at all times.
  • Handled confidential medical records according to HIPAA regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of insurance plan requirements and changes that may impact patients’ coverage levels.
  • Processed payments for co-payments, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket expenses as required by insurance plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Virginia Gay Hospital
Vinton, IA
07.2020 - Current
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Followed HIPPA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Observed changes in patient status, responded and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
  • Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton, IA
05.2022

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Leader
  • Problem-Solver
  • Digitally Proficient
  • Creative
  • Adaptable
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Reliable

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Basic Life Support
  • Adult and Pediatric Mandatory Reporter

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Clinical Rotation Experience

Hearthstone, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living 

  • Completed 80 hours from August to December 2023, rotating across various geriatric units.

MercyOne Des Moines

  • Completed 32 hours between January and February 2024, with 8 hours spent across various obstetric units, including antepartum, labor and delivery, mother/baby, and the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Completed 32 hours between February and March 2024, with 8 hours spent across various pediatric units, including pediatric inpatient, pediatric emergency, pediatric intensive care unit, and neonatal intensive care unit.

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics

  • Completed 80 hours between January and May 2024, rotating across various units, with 8 hours spent in the infusion center and the remaining 72 hours on the inpatient floor.

University of Iowa 

  • Completed 20 hours in September 2024 on inpatient adult mental health units.

Jefferson County Health Center

  • Completed 80 hours between August and December 2024, rotating across various units, with 8 hours spent in the emergency room and the remaining 72 hours on the inpatient floor.

Preceptorships

Pella Regional Health Center 

  • Completed 24 hours between October and November 2024, with 8 hours spent across various units, including cardiac rehab, home health, and infusion.

Jefferson County Health Center 

  • Completed 32 hours in January 2025 with the nursing house supervisor.

MercyOne Des Moines

  • Expected to complete 48 hours between January and May 2025 in the post-anesthesia care unit.

Pella Regional Health Center

  • Expected to complete 72 hours between January and May 2025 in the labor and delivery unit.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Registration Specialist

Mahaska Health
11.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Virginia Gay Hospital
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

William Penn University

High School Diploma -

Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Hannah McGowan