Responsible and motivated nursing student ready to apply education in the workplace. Eager to begin career within the Neonatal ICU and take care of my patients and their families with compassion, respect, and dignity. As a former NICU parent I look forward to caring for my patients just as my own children were cared for.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Akron Childrens Hospital
Akron, OH
01.2024 - Current
Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
Supported youth and adolescents patients in coping with medical procedures and treatments.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Housekeeping
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
01.2021 - 01.2022
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Checked rooms to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
Disinfected high-touch surfaces such as light switches, door handles, remote controls, telephones.
Assisted colleagues whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines set by management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Akron, OH
08-2024
BBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Online
11-2012
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Collecting vital signs
Pediatric Care
Patient Assessments
Specimen Collection
Mobility Assistance
Catheter Care
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Proficient in EPIC
Therapeutic Communication
Certification
CPR/BLS Certified (current)
STNA (10/2021- 10/2023)
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Akron Childrens Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Housekeeping
Akron Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
BBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
CPR/BLS Certified (current)
STNA (10/2021- 10/2023)
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