Madison Larkin
Nursing
Pittsburgh,Pa
Summary
Graduate Nurse in April 2022 from UPMC Shadyside school of nursing. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team. Excellent time management, and problem solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Barnabas Health System
Gibsonia Pa, PA
06.2016 - Current
- Provides total patient care including bathing, feeding, oral care.
- Documents on appropriate forms.
- Delivers and collects trays.
- Reports abnormal findings to nurse.
- Dresses in appropriate clothing.
- Assists in rehabilitation.
- Keeps residents free from physical and psychological abuse.
- Answers call bells in timely manner.
- Assists residents with ambulation.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 24 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Medical Assistant/ Surgery Scheduler
Three Rivers orthopedics
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Obtain patient vital signs.
- Pre order x-rays.
- Document information into patient charts.
- Drawing up x-rays.
- Obtaining authorizations for tests.
- Removing sutures and staples.
- Casting and splinting.
- Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
- Obtain pre-certification prior to date of procedure.
- Provide educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh PA 15206 01.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA 01.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2013 - 06.2017
Health And Nursing Sciences -
Aw Beattie Career Center
Pittsburgh PA 09.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Strong clinical judgment
Family planning services education
Medication Administration
Sanitation
Continuous education
Patient records
Bedside charting
Patient Assessment
Wound Care
Vital signs
Personal care
Patient support
Mobility assistance
Vaccine administration
Physical assessments
Feeding pumps understanding
High level of autonomy
Patient counseling
Appointment Scheduling
Palliative care awareness
Postpartum counseling
Removing sutures
Feeding assistance
Newborn care
Clinical Experience
Four months of hands on skills learning for clinical setting at UPMC Shaydside School of nursing
Four months at UPMC Shadyside hospital
Five weeks at UPMC Children's Hospital
Five weeks at UPMC Magee-Woman's Hospital
- Antepartum(1 week)
- Intrapartum (1 week)
- Postpartum (3 weeks)
Two weeks at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Two weeks at Canterbury place
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Marie Curie
Timeline
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant/ Surgery Scheduler
Three Rivers orthopedics
10.2019 - 12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
01.2017 - 06.2019
Health And Nursing Sciences -
Aw Beattie Career Center
09.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Barnabas Health System
06.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
08.2013 - 06.2017