Miesha Genevieve McCarty
Vallejo,CA
Summary
New Graduate Registered Nurse with 3 years of nursing education, 5 years of phlebotomy experience and 8 years of caregiving to pursue career opportunities as a Registered Nurse in critical care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
John Muir Medical Center
Adolescent In-Patient Psychiatric, 128 Hrs
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
Student Nurse Intern
Baker Place
Adult Mental Health And Community, 128 Hrs
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care therapeutic groups for patients treatment after assessing patient needs.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Student Nurse Preceptee
John Muir Health
Medical Surgical Trauma Unit, 144 Hrs
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assumed primary care for 3-4 patients per shift, planning for medical surgical trauma patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in development and implementation of patients' plans of care
- Skilled in multiple nursing procedures such as physical assessments across t lifespan, vital signs, medication administration via all routes, glucose monitoring, blood draws, blood transfusions, TPN and lipids administration, dressing changes, ostomy care, electronic charting, and teaching
- Experienced in care and maintenance of central lines, IV pumps, and Patient Controlled Anesthesia
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Student Nurse Intern
Stanford University Medical Center
Medical Surgical Neuro Step Down 128 Hrs
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Addressed both acute and chronic neurological conditions with medical expertise to make accurate assessments of individual medical situations.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Monitored patients with acute neurological conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on prioritization.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Student Nurse Intern
Chinese Hospital
Medical Surgical, ICU, 128 Hrs
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for close patient care, wound care and telemetry.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Student Nurse Intern
Laguna Honda
Geriatric Care And Rehabilitation, 128 Hrs
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2022
Skills
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Triaging
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Proficient venipuncture skills and IV Insertion, Assessment, and Management
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Critical Thinking
- EKG Interpretation and Management
- EPIC EMR
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- SBAR Communication
License And Certification
CA License Registered Nurse
CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
Basic Life Support Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
AFFILIATIONS
- Elected to Vice President for Black Student Nurse Association, in 2020
- National Black Nurses Association Member
Timeline
Student Nurse Preceptee
John Muir Health
08.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse Intern
Stanford University Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse Intern
John Muir Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Nurse Intern
Baker Place
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Nurse Intern
Chinese Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Student Nurse Intern
Laguna Honda
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of San Francisco