Kara Landis

NUR135 Med Surg unit. One patient per student, 6 clinical days.

• Monitored patient vital signs within the expected time frame or when necessary, reporting any change to the nurse.
• Maintained a safe environment for the patient and others by actively checking for safety hazards and following standard precaution guidelines.
• Provided emotional support and compassionate care to patients and family members.
• Administered oral, IM and SQ medications using the 5 rights of medication administration.

NUR165 Med Surg unit. 6 clinical days, one patient per student.

• Performed head-to-toe assessments with patients first thing in the morning and towards the end of the shift.
• Administered oral, IV, IM and SQ medications safely.
• Documented vital signs within the expected time range and reported any change or abnormalities.
• Applied critical thinking skills to notice any changes in a patient.
• Assessed lab values to begin understanding the chemistry behind patient diagnoses.

NUR 265 (current): Med Surg unit, 6 clinical days with multiple patients assigned to each student. 4 community clinical days including UVMC Behavioral Health, Wilson Occupational, Health Partners, and UVMC Cancer Center.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Participated in group sessions at behavioral health and an admission.
• Assessed patient's vital signs, allergies and medical history.