Mia Rasmusson
Hiawatha
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with a focus on patient care and a commitment to professional development. Proven time management and organizational skills, adaptable to various healthcare settings. Eager to support organizational goals while acquiring hands-on experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
St. Luke’s Hospital/UnityPoint
Cedar Rapids
08.2022 - Current
- Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
- Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.
- Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.
- May assist with responsibilities of the Unit Secretary, per department expectations and appropriate competency validation.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Assist in transporting medications and materials that are not controlled substances from pharmacy delivery devices to medication storage areas on patient care unit, as well as transporting medications from patient care unit to pharmacy.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
- Helped maintain patient independence by providing support for bathing, bathroom needs and other areas of personal hygiene.
- Supported patient comfort, adjusting bed settings, changing sheets, and repositioning to prevent bedsores.
- Upheld rigorous cleaning and sanitation protocol to protect staff and patients from blood-borne, airborne, and surface-transferred pathogens.
- Assessed patient rooms regularly to monitor health, wellbeing and personal comfort.
- Wore appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent pathogenic transmission and encourage recovery.
- Monitored food, beverage and medication intake and alerted supervisory staff to changes in patient condition.
- Utilized empathetic communication skills and provided emotional support to improve patient satisfaction and well-being.
- Transported patients in wheelchairs and rolling beds between care, therapy, and examination rooms.
- Collected, labeled and stored samples for laboratory testing.
- Followed moving and handling procedures to lift and transport patients safely.
- Physically supported patients with mobility issues to stand, walk and use bathroom facilities.
- Attended to patient call signals and took appropriate action.
- Recorded vital signs following instructions from medical staff.
Student Nurse Intern
St. Luke's Hospital UnityPoint
Cedar Rapids
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications under supervision according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care techniques to promote health.
- Monitored patient status, reporting updates to senior medical staff promptly.
- Participated in daily rounds with medical teams to review patient conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting nurses with procedures and managing needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans in the system.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown, IA05.2022
CNA -
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA09.2021
Skills
- Patient care and advocacy
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Emergency response and CPR
- Data entry accuracy
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient education and support
- Oxygen therapy management
- Blood glucose monitoring and documentation
- Wound care techniques
- Active listening skills
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Acute care practices
- Sterilization methods
- IV insertion and catheter care
- Specimen collection procedures
- Professionalism in healthcare
- Patient relationship management
- Problem-solving skills in clinical settings
- Autonomous patient care practices
- End-of-life support
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
- Mandatory Reporter Child and Dependent Adult
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
St. Luke's Hospital UnityPoint
06.2025 - 08.2025
Patient Care Technician, ICU
St. Luke’s Hospital/UnityPoint
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coe College
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
CNA -
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College
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