Jennifer Metz
Schenectady
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with extensive clinical experience as a Patient Care Technician in fast-paced hospital environments. Proficient in conducting patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, performing glucose testing, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering to infection prevention protocols. Strong communication, adaptability, and critical-thinking skills demonstrated through effective care for diverse patient populations. Eager to contribute compassion, clinical knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety in the role of a registered nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter's Hospital
Schenectady, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care across medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency, and specialty units while adapting to diverse patient populations and unit workflows.
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and daily weights; promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the primary RN.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulation, transfers, and positioning while implementing fall prevention and infection control measures.
- Support registered nurses with admissions, discharges, specimen collection, bedside procedures, and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Student Nurse
Utica University Clinical Experience
Latham, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Complete clinical rotations in medical-surgical, step-down (SDU), emergency, pediatrics, obstetrics, behavioral health, and older adult nursing settings.
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe and focused assessments; accurately document findings, interventions, and patient responses using Epic and Cerner electronic health record systems.
- Administer medications under direct RN supervision while adhering to the rights of medication administration and monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects.
- Develop and implement evidence-based nursing care plans in collaboration with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Educate patients and families on medications, disease processes, discharge planning, and health promotion.
Lead Flexologist
StretchLab
Garden City, NY
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Assessed clients' flexibility, mobility, and movement patterns to develop individualized stretching plans.
- Designed and delivered personalized one-on-one stretching sessions based on client goals and functional limitations.
- Applied static, dynamic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques to improve mobility and reduce injury risk.
- Built strong client relationships through education, communication, and individualized care.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Intern
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with implementing individualized exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored ECG rhythms, blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, oxygen saturation, and rate of perceived exertion before, during, and after exercise sessions.
- Recognized and reported arrhythmias and abnormal patient responses to supervising clinicians.
- Developed and presented educational classes promoting cardiovascular health and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Heritage Christian Services
Spencerport, NY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct care and supervision for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and community engagement.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members during case reviews to evaluate patient progress and individual care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Latham, NY12-2026
Skills
- CPR & BLS certification
- Patient observation
- Adaptable
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter's Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Utica University Clinical Experience
08.2025 - Current
Lead Flexologist
StretchLab
05.2023 - 07.2025
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Intern
Rochester Regional Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Heritage Christian Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
SUNY, Brockport
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College