Attentive and compassionate student nurse offering 700 hours of hands-on experience in various hospital units. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and task prioritization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
2022.07 - Current
Conduct blood, urine, and stool sample collections for approximately 30 patients daily, adhering to safety protocols and disposing of biohazard materials appropriately
Prepare necessary paperwork and organize samples by centrifuging them and aliquoting plasma, serum, and urine into separate vials for further testing
Follow proper procedures to administer pre-employment and federal drug screenings
Gather patient biometrics, including blood pressure, height, weight, and pulse, for health screenings and life insurance examinations
Perform observed COVID-19 test collections and provide patients with instructions for self-swab collection
Maintain a proactive presence in the waiting room, addressing patient inquiries and ensuring smooth check-in for all individuals
Care Manager
Aegis Living Ravenna
2021.02 - 2021.06
Managed the needs of 15-30 residents a day in activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, and feeding
Recorded and monitored vital signs of patients, promptly reporting any changes to the nursing staff
Ensured patient comfort by utilizing available resources and materials, assisted with patient transportation, promptly responded to patient call lights and requests, and communicated any observations to the nursing supervisor
Supported residents with limited mobility in ambulation and conducted range of motion exercises to enhance their mobility and well-being
Cope Health Scholar
Swedish Hospital, First Hill
2018.11 - 2019.01
Completed an intensive 250 hour training program on the US healthcare system, clinical best practices, and practical hands-on patient care
Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by completing HIPAA compliance training
Gained valuable experience through rotations in Labor and Delivery, Pediatric, General Medical, Antepartum, and Postpartum departments
Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of nurses, CNA's, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care
Provided essential support to patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, changing, ambulating, and monitoring vital signs
Engaged with individuals from underserved communities, offering them improved access to essential healthcare services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Maywood, IL
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
01.2021
Skills
Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
Patient Assessments
Task Prioritization
Patient Monitoring
Direct Patient Care
Time Management
Certification
Nursing Assistant Registered, Nursing Assistant Training Institute
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, CPT-02254223
Clinical Experience
Med-Surg Unit, Hines VA
Mental Health Unit, Hines VA
Pediatric Unit, Loyola University Hospital, Maywood
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center, Humboldt Park
Labor and Delivery/Mother Baby - Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights
NICU, University of Chicago
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
2022.07 - Current
Care Manager
Aegis Living Ravenna
2021.02 - 2021.06
Cope Health Scholar
Swedish Hospital, First Hill
2018.11 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of Washington
Nursing Assistant Registered, Nursing Assistant Training Institute
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, CPT-02254223
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