Jordan Houle
South Hadley,MA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Dynamic Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and patient centered clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level graduate registered nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Apprentice
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Achieved high patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients during clinical rotations.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and reporting any significant changes to the supervising nurse.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency and improved workflow.
- Reduced instances of medication errors by diligently maintaining accurate records of administered medications.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control protocols and minimizing risks for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Developed critical thinking skills through active participation in team huddles, case conferences, and debriefings after complex cases or incidents.
- Increased cultural competence through collaboration with diverse populations during community outreach events and service projects.
- Promoted patient safety by promptly identifying potential hazards or concerns within the clinical setting and addressing them accordingly.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by delivering comprehensive handoff reports to oncoming nurses or student nurse apprentices about each assigned patient''s current status.
- Strengthened clinical decision-making abilities through consistent application of evidence-based practice guidelines during direct patient care experiences.
- Collaborated closely alongside interdisciplinary team members in order to ensure that all aspects of healthcare needs were being met efficiently and holistically.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
Emergency Department Technician
Holyoke Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and providing compassionate care.
- Collected accurate patient information, helping to streamline the registration process and reduce errors.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency department, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, promoting seamless transitions between departments.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA05.2024
Skills
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural competence
- Infection control
- Active listening
- Self-motivation
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Stress management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Emotional Support
- Physician Collaboration
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Lab Testing Procedures
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Leadership
- Patient Evaluation
- Bedside Charting
- Grooming Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Personal Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Phlebotomy
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing,
Deans List (3.5 GPA)
Certification
BLS, Current CNA certification
Timeline
Student Nurse Apprentice
Baystate Health - Baystate Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Holyoke Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Our Lady of The Elms
BLS, Current CNA certification
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