Heather Stevens
Kalamazoo
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Patient Care Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Writing reports
- Monitoring procedures
- Writing scientific papers
- Research background
- Research proficiency
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Washington
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