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Work History
Education
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Certification
Clinical Experience
Leadership
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Katrina Askervold

Seattle,WA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong drive to connect with patients and families, providing high-quality care. Committed to continuous learning, advocating for patients, and making a meaningful impact on their health and well-being while striving to meet organizational objectives. Seeking an opportunity at Swedish as it offers the ideal environment to help achieve goals of delivering exceptional care and fostering positive outcomes for those in need, as Swedish strives for excellence by providing compassionate and dignified care to all patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aegis Living
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with other UAP and experienced RNs to establish priorities for patients based off their acuity and needs.
  • Found conflict resolution during tense situations by identifying the conflict, actively listening, encouraging open communication, and finding ways to either collaborate or negotiate.
  • Provided high-quality activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
06.2025

Skills

  • Taking and monitoring vitals
  • Task prioritization
  • Patient assessments
  • Infection control standards
  • Needs assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Associate
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Seattle Central College (Pending upon licensure)

Clinical Experience

Student Nurse 

Swedish Cherry Hill, Seattle, WA - 3E Neuro/tele

April 2025 - May 2025

  • Prioritized and took care of 2-3 patients per clinical shift under RN supervision.
  • Charted patient assessment data into EPIC.
  • Did NIH (National Institutes of Health Stroke Assessment) assessments.
  • Did focused neuro assessments.
  • Implemented safety and seizure precautions and prevented falls.
  • Read basic ECG rhythms.

Student Nurse

Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA - Birth Center & NICU

January 2025

  • Monitored mother and fetal HR trends.
  • Provided compassionate and encouraging care towards laboring mothers.
  • Monitored neonate vitals.
  • Assisted with neonate comfort, feedings, and diaper changes.
  • Worked alongside experienced RN to provide family-centered care and education.

Student Nurse

Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, WA - Med-Surge (5 Silver)

October 2024 

  • Accurately Performed head-to-toe assessments and documented findings into EPIC flowsheet.
  • Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications safely while following the 6 rights of medication administration.

Student Nurse

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA – Cancer Care Unit (CBDC FA7)

October 2024

  • Worked alongside experienced RNs to care for pediatric patients.
  • Monitored vitals, administered NGT medications, and participated in patient education health and wellness.
  • Used patient-centered care to adapt to patient preferences when practicing interventions.

Student Nurse

Seattle Veteran’s Hospital, Seattle, WA – Med-Surge (VA-2W)

April 2024 – May 2024

  • Administered medications, hung IVS, head-to-toe and focused assessments, and basic wound care.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients.
  • Communicated effectively with patients regarding their treatment and goals.

Student Nurse 

Fairfax Hospital, Kirkland, WA 

January 2024 - March 2024

  • Empathy and understanding towards patients with mental illness.
  • Skills in therapeutic communication.
  • Understanding of different illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and medications.

Leadership

Seattle Central College

Student Representative 

September 2023 - June 2025 

  • Advocated
  • Assessed unmet needs of student body
  • Created an inclusive environment

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aegis Living
05.2021 - 06.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Seattle Central College