Kerimar Rodriguez Vargas

Clinical Rotation

• Total clinical hours: 672

Medical Surgical Unit

• Fundamentals I: 48 hrs
• Adult Health I & II: 192 hrs

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.

Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.

Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.

• Pediatrics: 48 hrs

Delivered holistic care to pediatric patients, supported
families during difficult times.

• Mental Health: 48 hrs

Provided therapeutic communication, observed patient
behavior, and contributed to multidisciplinary care plans.

• Maternal Health: 48 hrs

Conducted antenatal assessments including history taking, physical exams, and routine investigations.

Provided immediate newborn care including APGAR scoring, cord care, and initiation of breastfeeding.

Participated in postpartum assessments for mother and baby.

• Community Health: 96 hrs

Conducted windshield surveys and community assessments to identify health needs and risk factors.

Educated individuals and families about preventive health measures, nutrition, hygiene, and medication management.

Volunteered at Mission Arlington clinics to help deliver care to uninsured/underinsured populations.

• ICU/ER: 48 hrs

Assisted in acute care settings, prioritized tasks in high-pressure environments, and gained exposure to critical care nursing.

• Collaborative/Capstone: 144 hrs

Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to develop and revise care plans.

Involved patients and families in decision-making to support self-care and autonomy.

Participated in morning huddles with the healthcare providers.

Monitored vital signs, fetal heart tones, and uterine contractions under RN supervision.

Observed and assisted during labor induction procedures, epidural placement, and delivery (vaginal and C-section).