Maura Rocha

• OB, Postpartum, Mother-Baby, & NICU rotations in clinical.

• Pediatric rotation in clinical

• Mental Health rotation in clinical

• Medical-Surgical rotation in clinical

• Provided direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses in an acute care setting
• Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures
• Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output, and basic assessments
• Assisted nurses with clinical skills, procedures, and medication administration within scope
• Documented patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Communicated patient needs and condition changes to the nursing team
• Maintained patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care

Medical Surgical rotation in clinical

• Neonatal student nurses are specially trained to care for babies with a variety of conditions, such as prematurity, infection, congenital defects, or surgical conditions.
• Assisted with diapering, feeding, daily weights, thermoregulation, and positioning.
• Supported developmental care through therapeutic play, calming techniques, and age-appropriate stimulation.
• Monitored and documented intake and output, feeding tolerance, and basic observations.
• Maintained strict infection control and safety protocols in a high-acuity neonatal environment.
• Assisted with routine neonatal care tasks to support individualized care plans.
• Documented care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and the healthcare team to promote family-centered neonatal care.