Jaedyn Portz
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dedicated nurse seeking a Simulation Lab Assistant position to leverage extensive knowledge in patient care and teaching skills. With over two years of experience on a Med-Surg floor, a strong passion for enhancing quality patient care and educating nursing students drives a commitment to excellence in nursing education. Expertise in evaluating and instructing nursing students at the simulation level fosters an engaging learning environment, ensuring future nurses to understand and achieve program objectives effectively. I have great eagerness to contribute to the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative teaching methods and hands-on training.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor, 6W Rehab
Mount Mercy University
01.2025 - Current
- Instructed and mentored clinical group of 5 or more nursing students during their Pathways to Professional nursing rotation. Currently mentoring a group of 7 student during their Holistic Human Assessment course.
- Supported students in applying nursing theory to practical patient care in a clinical setting. Assisted and supervised student with patient care such as dressing changes, medication pass and proper medication management.
- Evaluated student performance in observation, assessment, and patient education within an acute care environment. Educate and evaluate performance of task with machines, equipment and supplies such as patient lifts, glucometers, beds and room set ups.
- Conferred with agency personnel at the clinical site to coordinate student learning opportunities and course outcomes. Provided opportunities that meet their course objectives. Assist student with patient care and feeling comfortable to interact with other hospital staff members.
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Oncology Specialty Unit
St Luke’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for group of patients on medical-surgical floor in coordination with healthcare team. Appropriately delegate tasks and communicate patient concerns and goals to achieve patient outcomes.
- Assumes primary role and responsibility for patients plan of care, developing the plan of care and providing education for the specified patient population.
- Perform admission assessment process. Administer medications, assess patients and provide nursing treatments within scope of practice.
- Act as a resource and mentor for new orientees, and other team members that come to unit. Serve in a preceptor role for nursing students on independent levels and in clinical groups.
Patient Care Technician, Neurology/Oncology Specialty Unit
St Luke’s Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Assist Nurses with patient care and outcomes including vitals and blood sugars.
- Closely monitor patients, assist team member in patient’s plan of care and perform 1:1 care.
- Assist patients with daily activities, personal hygiene and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast Comm. Middle/High School
Goose Lake, Iowa05.2019
Skills
- Current BLS certification
- NIHSS stroke certification
- Certified ONS professional
- Communicate effectively with team members, patient and patient’s family/friends Advocate for patients and families
- Prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately Able to use critical thinking skills, adjust and adapt to changes and think on my feet in stressful moments
- Effective IV management, wound care, lab result interpretation, seizure management
- Medical charting, flow sheet charting, , discharge coordination Reporting and documentation in EHR
- Actively seek out to educate and teach others and act as a resource on my unit for those with questions
- Hands-on clinical instruction, clinical supervision, performing physical assessments and instructing small groups
Timeline
Clinical Instructor, 6W Rehab
Mount Mercy University
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Oncology Specialty Unit
St Luke’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Neurology/Oncology Specialty Unit
St Luke’s Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast Comm. Middle/High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
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