Ki'Ericka Turner
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Ambitious New Grad Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning and advocacy to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant (ortho)
Baptist Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system.
- Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
Nursing Student
St. Johns River State College
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Provide care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes human development stages and culture.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
Cashier Team Lead
Bath & Body Works
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Johns River State College
Orange Park,FL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Oakleaf High School
Orange Park, FL05.2019
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Preceptor certified
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Tube Management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Rapport Building
- Team building
- multitasking abilities
Timeline
Nursing Assistant (ortho)
Baptist Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
St. Johns River State College
01.2022 - 05.2024
Cashier Team Lead
Bath & Body Works
08.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Johns River State College
High School Diploma -
Oakleaf High School
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