Lily Hughes

139 hours of current clinical experience:

• Med-Surg, 48 hr
• Acute Care, 49 hr
• Long-term care, 18 hr
• Pediatrics, 12 hr
• Hospice, 6 hr
• Free Health Clinic, 6 hr

• Assisted in patient assessments and evaluations to ensure quality care delivery.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision of licensed nurses.
• Completed and practiced skills such as: vital signs, IV insertion, EKGs, blood draws, proper body mechanics, bathing and client hygiene care, wound care, urinary catheter insertion, medication administration (oral, topical, IV, IM, SQ), and blood glucose monitoring.
• Documented patient progress and communicated changes effectively during shift reports.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
• Used therapeutic communication to communicate with patients to assess their current needs and concerns, and provide further holistic care.

• Support EMT's on EMS calls by providing basic life support and care to patients
• Work effectively in fast-paced environments and situations.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skill and and therapeutic communication with patients and team-members.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Assisted in building bathrooms for a elementary school to provide better hygiene and sanitary options for children and teachers.
• Supported community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of local needs.
• Collaborated with team members to provide educational, spiritual, and psychosocial assistance for individuals within the community.

• Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
• Monitored client health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
• Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with client and family.
• Provided companionship, enhancing emotional well-being through engaging conversations and activities.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
• Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate (such as bathing, grooming, and eating).