Kate Pasternak
Armada,MI
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Patient care is essential as it directly impacts the health and well-being of individuals. Providing compassionate, attentive care not only supports physical recovery but also fosters emotional healing. Effective patient care builds trust between healthcare providers and patients, encouraging open communication and collaboration
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Student
Butterworth Hospital, Emergency Department
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Taking initiative in nursing roles by administering medications, placing IVs, conducting assessments, charting, and engaging with patients.
- Navigated sensitive topics professionally through the empathetic portrayal of comfort care patients, fostering open dialogue among other healthcare workers.
- Participating in trauma situations where I performed CPR, conducted pulse checks, and analyzed rhythm strips.
- Preparing for procedures including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis/paracentesis, etc.
Nurse Technician
Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Collecting lab samples, retrieving blood from the blood bank, monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, and assisting with numerous sterile procedures
Physical Therapy Technician
Health Quest Physical Therapy
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Educated patients on proper exercise techniques and home care routines, promoting long-term health and injury prevention.
- Built rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout their rehabilitation journey.
- Proper lifting mechanics for the patient as well as myself.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2024
Skills
Ethical Leadership
Patient safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Problem Resolution
Task Delegation
Emergency Response
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Student Nurse Association (SNA)- Grand Valley State University
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- Armada High School
Additional Information
I am very confident in the skills I've acquired and have intentionally broadened my job experiences. I have a strong willingness to learn and embrace new opportunities. At Grand Valley, I’ve had fantastic experiences that allow me to step into the role of a nurse under the guidance of a preceptor. I take the initiative with patients and actively ask questions to deepen my understanding.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Leadership Student
Butterworth Hospital, Emergency Department
09.2024 - 10.2024
Nurse Technician
Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit
09.2023 - 04.2024
Physical Therapy Technician
Health Quest Physical Therapy
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
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