Kathleen McGinnis
West Chester,PA
Summary
Dedicated Graduate Nurse adept at delivery quality, compassionate care to all patients. Hardworking and punctual team-player.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
West Virginia University Health Science Center
Morgantown, WV
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Completed 200 clinical shift hours shadowing a nurse on the oncology and stem cell transplant unit.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, other treatments.
- 30 Clinical ICU hours, including tracheostomy care and tube feedings.
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
Nursing Intern
Cooper University Hospital
Camden Nj, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of patient rooms for new admissions.
- Provided support to nursing staff with activities such as stocking supplies, completing paperwork and setting up medical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse on duty.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and treatments, answering questions they may have regarding their care plan.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as catheterizations, intubations and tracheostomies under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with end-of-life care measures, providing emotional support to both patients and family members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, charting information into electronic medical records systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2022
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Infection Control Standards
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Leadership and Collaboration
Timeline
Nursing Intern
Cooper University Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Student
West Virginia University Health Science Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University