Offering a strong candidate profile with a commitment to learning and growing in the healthcare environment. Brings ability to quickly assimilate critical information related to patient care and medical protocols. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical procedures in a nursing role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Orange City Area Health Systems
08.2020 - 05.2023
Cared for residents in a long term care facilty and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
PCT - Med Surg/ER
Hegg Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity, on a medical surgial floor.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted nurses in the ER, registering patients into the EMR.
PCT - ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Improved ICU efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and coordinating patient needs with medical staff.
Supported patients during recovery periods with proper positioning techniques, wound care, and hygiene assistance.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Streamlined workflow processes by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients within the ICU unit.
Delivered timely patient care during critical situations, ensuring that medical interventions were executed promptly and effectively under the guidance of supervising RNs or physicians.
Aided in the stabilization of critical patients with emergency interventions such as CPR or AED usage under supervision of RNs or physicians.
Nursing Clinical Internship - ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Worked under a registered nurse for 10 weeks, in an ICU setting, getting exposure and everyday practice in an ICU setting.
Gained critical thinking and time management skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Luke's College
Sioux City
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Boyden-Hull High School
Hull
05-2023
Certified Nurses Assistant -
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon
04-2020
Skills
Patient safety
Patient care
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Internship - ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
PCT - ICU
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center