Karissa Mcaffee
Tampa
Summary
Compassionate nursing student with over 10 years of progressive healthcare experience spanning acute care, long-term care, home health, phlebotomy, and patient support services. Currently serving as a Nurse Intern at BayCare while pursuing a nursing degree at Rasmussen University. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in fast-paced clinical environments. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, teamwork, communication, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through compassionate and culturally competent care. Seeking to leverage extensive healthcare experience and nursing education as a Registered Nurse Resident.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern 2
Morton Plant Hospital - Bay Care
Clearwater, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses to provide safe, evidence-based care for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.
- Perform patient assessments, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and other clinical procedures within scope.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient education initiatives.
- Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Support quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
Patient Care Technician
Baycare Countryside Mease Hospital
Safety Harbor, FL
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and perform basic nursing procedures.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Cedar at Mease Life
Dunedin, FL
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provides vital support to both patients and nurses.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
Largo, FL
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for helping patients with ADLs, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving. Ensuring that patients receive appropriate nutrition can include shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and, depending on the circumstances, assisting with eating.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Central Florida Clinical Services
Clearwater, FL
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Travel outside of a clinic or hospital to the patient's location to procure blood samples. This may be for blood drives or to take blood samples of people who are not able to travel such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers or hospice.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Comfort Keepers
Dunedin, FL
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Bathing, grooming and dressing. Meal preparation. Transportation to and from medical appointments. Exercising, mobility, and range of motion.
Education
Associate of Science - College
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL09-2026
No Degree - Certificate
Southern Technical Institute
Pinellas Park08-2018
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park Highschool
Largo, FL06-2012
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Infection Prevention and Control
- IV Insertion
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy
- Sterile Technique
- Foley Catheter Care
- Safe Patient Handling
- CPR/BLS Certified
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CPR Certification
- CNA
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Nurse Intern 2
Morton Plant Hospital - Bay Care
02.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baycare Countryside Mease Hospital
09.2024 - 02.2026
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Cedar at Mease Life
01.2024 - 09.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
08.2023 - 01.2024
Mobile Phlebotomist
Central Florida Clinical Services
09.2016 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Comfort Keepers
08.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - College
Rasmussen University
No Degree - Certificate
Southern Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park Highschool