Kirsten Brizuela
Tulsa,OK
Summary
A recently graduated nurse seeking a position with Saint Francis Hospital. Skilled in patient care, leadership skills, healthcare education, and chronic illness care. Committed to being part of a team that delivers patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Saint Francis Hospital
Tulsa, OK
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes, and trips to the restroom.
- Assessed the patient's vital signs.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care under supervision of RN.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures for infection control.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
Nurse Extern
Saint John Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring patient recovery and reporting to RN.
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient needs assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Wound care
- Infection control
Accomplishments
Member of the Student Nurse Association
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Nurse Extern
Saint John Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Oral Roberts University
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