Mandy Shihadeh
Summary
Nursing student with diverse clinical experience across orthopedic, pulmonary, mental health, and women's health settings. Currently employed as a Patient Care Technician, developing strong patient-centered care and hospital workflow skills. Seeking a Registered Nurse position to leverage academic knowledge, hands-on clinical experience, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Avera Health
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with ADLs (activities of daily living) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and ambulation
- Conducted regular safety rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Monitored and documented vital signs and intake/output, reporting abnormalities
- Performed capillary blood glucose testing and recorded results using Meditech
- Floated to various hospital units, quickly adapting to new environments
- Supported nurses with patient transfers and provided emotional support to patients
Storeroom Associate – Graduate Chemistry Research
UC Santa Barbara
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Distributed lab equipment and supplies to graduate research students efficiently and accurately
Caregiver
Respite Inc.
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported a quadriplegic client with ADLs, transfers, physical therapy, and academic support
- Fostered independence and dignity while assisting with hercollege application tasks
Customer Service Representative
Dressed 2 Dance
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided personalized customer service and created high-impact product displays
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Sioux Falls, SD08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA05.2025
Skills
- Patient Care & Advocacy
- Vital Signs & Glucose Monitoring
- EMR Documentation (Meditech and Epic)
- Safety & Infection Control Compliance
- Effective Communication & Active Listening
- Adaptability Across Units & Roles
- Team Collaboration & Time Management
- CPR certification
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)- American Red Cross Training Services
Leadership & Activities
Club Staff Member – National Student Nurses Association Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 2024 – Present Networked with hospital staff and organized events for nursing students
Voting Member – Student Health Advisory Committee, UCSB Goleta, CA | Sep 2023 – Jun 2024 Represented Greek life and participated in student health policy discussions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Avera Health
02.2025 - Current
Storeroom Associate – Graduate Chemistry Research
UC Santa Barbara
03.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Respite Inc.
03.2023 - 12.2023
Customer Service Representative
Dressed 2 Dance
05.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
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