Elizabeth Kuhni
Provo,UT
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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Apprentice
Fortis College
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and attentive care during clinical rotations.
- Enhanced communication between nurses and patients through clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, resulting in fewer medication errors.
- Assisted with patient assessments to develop individualized care plans tailored to specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Performed wound care tasks effectively, promoting healing and reducing risk of infection.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to increase nursing knowledge and skills.
- Implemented infection control measures that contributed to a safer clinical environment for staff and patients alike.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, allowing for timely intervention when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques to promote long-term wellness postdischarge.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Actively participated in bedside shift reports, promoting continuity of care across shifts.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
GED -
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID05.1999
Skills
- Case management
- Resource management
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing research
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Ethical practice
- Cultural competence
- Basic life support
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lab Testing Procedures
- Telemetry Monitoring
Additional Information
CPR and BLS certified
IV certified
Timeline
Nurse Apprentice
Fortis College
03.2022 - 03.2024
No Degree - Nursing
Fortis College - Salt Lake City
GED -
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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