Kellen Herman
Woodbury,CT
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Unit Assistant
Regency House Of Wallingford
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained strong education of medical terminology and information regarding medications.
- Developed exemplary skills in negotiation, task prioritization and decision-making from working with various levels of personnel.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA05.2025
Skills
- Infection Control Standards
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Task Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Catheter Care
- IV Setup
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Cultural Competence
- Pain Management
- Self-Reflection
- Decision Making
- Patient Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Diabetes Management
- CPR/AED
- Medication and IV Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
Unit Assistant
Regency House Of Wallingford
12.2021 - 08.2022
Nursing Student
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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