Lori Huffman
McCalla,AL
Summary
Dedicated nursing student currently working towards Associate Degree in Nursing. Skilled in patient screening, care plan implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced within healthcare setting in supportive roles and ready to expand on knowledge base through practical experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
DCH Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
Clinical Nursing Student
Bevill State Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Assessed patients' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
- Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, labor and delivery, and mental health units.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Fayette12.2023
High School Diploma -
Hubbertville School
Hubbertville, AL05.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Infection Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
Affiliations
- Fayette Student Nurse's Association
Timeline
Nurse Extern
DCH Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Bevill State Community College
01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hubbertville School