Margaret Koester
St Charles,MO
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Caregiver with expertise in patient assessment and quality care delivery in hospital environments. Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize patient well-being and supported comfort care for medically complex children. Demonstrates proficiency in electronic health records and strong communication skills within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Maryland Heights, Missouri
06.2026 - Current
- Obtained vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with staff to deliver high-quality patient care in hospital settings, fostering a supportive environment.
- Assisted pediatric nurses with hygiene, mobility, and comfort care to enhance patient well-being in bridge hospital settings.
- Supported feeding and positioning for medically complex children, ensuring comfort and care during daily activities.
- Documented care tasks and observations in hospital charting systems.
New Student Orientation Coordinator
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated new student orientation programs for Rockhurst University first-year and transfer students
- Scheduled orientation sessions, campus tours, and welcome events with campus partners
- Collaborated with admissions, advising, and student life staff on orientation logistics
- Communicated registration steps, policies, and deadlines to incoming students and families
- Supported student check-in, attendance tracking, and event materials preparation
- Updated orientation schedules, lists, and student records in campus systems
- Answered student questions about housing, advising, and campus resources
- Facilitated training sessions for student leaders in orientation activities of student leaders supporting Rockhurst University orientation activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO 08.2023 - 10.2026
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Electronic charting
- Patient records
- Patient education
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
06.2026 - Current
New Student Orientation Coordinator
Rockhurst University
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
08.2023 - 10.2026