Marsha Tomson
North Liberty,Iowa
Summary
Proficient Nursing Assistant bringing 18 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant (Operating Room)
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa City, IA
10.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation and prepare patient post operatively.
- Transport patients to other units via wheelchair, stretcher or carts.
Nursing Assistant (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa City, IA
05.2005 - 10.2018
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Stocked patient supplies for nursing needs.
- Kept track of equipment that needed to go to bioengeering.
Nursing Assistant (Hematology/Oncology)
University Of Iowa Hospitals
Iowa City, IA
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA2005
Skills
- Operating room preparations
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Transporting patients
- Responding to emergencies
- Computer literate
- Patient-focused care
- Patient privacy
- Charting and clinical documentation
Timeline
Nursing Assistant (Operating Room)
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2018
Nursing Assistant (Hematology/Oncology)
University Of Iowa Hospitals
01.2001 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College