Maria Gibson
Potosi
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing student and lab assistant with experience in patient monitoring, medication preparation under supervision, and privacy and confidentiality standards. Strong background in accurate recordkeeping, infection control, and collaborating with nurses, instructors, and peers to support safe patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Southwest Technical College
08.2024 - Current
- Documented patient assessments and updated clinical records with accuracy.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes promptly to supervising nurses.
- Assisted with medication preparation under supervision and followed safety protocols.
- Applied infection control practices during patient care and equipment handling.
- Communicated patient needs clearly to clinical team members.
- Collaborated with peers and instructors to improve clinical performance and adaptability.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
Lab Assistant
Grant Regional Health Center
11.2020 - Current
- Entered test orders and results into laboratory information systems with strong attention to detail.
- Processed specimens, verified labeling, and routed samples for accurate laboratory testing.
- Trained new lab support staff on safety protocols, documentation, and specimen handling.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Technical College
Fennimore, WI12-2027
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Patient observation
- Infection prevention
- Patient education
- Medication delivery
- Patient care
- Task prioritization
- Privacy and confidentiality
Timeline
Nursing Student
Southwest Technical College
08.2024 - Current
Lab Assistant
Grant Regional Health Center
11.2020 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Technical College