Kathryn Oswald
Parker,CO
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in pathophysiology and nursing care. Eager and motivated to provide nursing care to diverse patient populations. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong team player, hard working, and a strong critical thinker.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician/Surgical Assistant
Associates In Maxillofacial And Oral Surgery
05.2020 - Current
- Sterilized and set up equipment, tools, and supplies aseptically and arranged instruments according to the surgeon.
- Provided patient care preoperatively, during surgery, and postoperatively.
- Monitored patient status through vital signs and communication to both patient and doctor.
- Prepared trays with instruments and sterilized rooms to promote quick turnover from one patient to the next.
Nursing Student
University Of Wyoming - Laramie
08.2022 - 05.2023
- 140+ hours on the medical-surgical floor at Ivinson Memorial Hospital
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Nursing Student
University Of Wyoming - Laramie
08.2022 - 05.2023
- 100+ hours in clinical settings including, but not limited to: OR, ICU, ER, Urgent Care, Assisted Living, Wound Care, PACU, Pre-op, Simulation Lab, Skills Lab
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Strong work ethic
- Strong ability to communicate and work with other healthcare members
- Organization
- Clinical documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association - Treasurer
- National Student Nurses Association - ID #0504825
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Emergency Nurses Association - ID #2439346
Timeline
Nursing Student
University Of Wyoming - Laramie
08.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Student
University Of Wyoming - Laramie
08.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical Technician/Surgical Assistant
Associates In Maxillofacial And Oral Surgery
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
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