Jaelyn Ritchey
Duncansville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Meticulous Student Nurse dedicated to contributing value to patient-focused team. Commended for superior performance in academic and clinical units. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to foster seamless care delivery. Proactive professional with several years of experience in healthcare, seeking to secure a rewarding role as nurse at a facility upon graduation. Highly proficient in all areas of care, including direct patient care, chart management and regulatory guidelines. Well-versed in HIPAA and JCAHO requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Extern
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.
- Assisted nurses with medication administration and documentation in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted physicians with procedures by preparing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Administered basic first aid treatments to patients as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening skills.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients' families regarding care plan updates or changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality care was provided to each patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
Altoona , PA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated patient care by managing daily activities such as dressing and grooming
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA12-2024
Certificate - EMT
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2024
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA04-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Physical Assessments
- Nursing process
- Cultural competence
- Health Education
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- EPIC charting
- Medication Administration
- Care plan implementation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Phlebotomy
- Team Leadership
- Test Results Review
- Call responses
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- Certified phlebotomist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Student Extern
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
01.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
UPMC Altoona
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Certified phlebotomist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Certificate - EMT
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Mount Aloysius College
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