Michele Morales Silva
Escondido,CA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Focused and practiced on oncology, pediatric, and cardio & pulmonary units.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Student Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Focused on home health, medical surgical, postpartum, and labor & delivery.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Student Nurse
Dow Rummel Village
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Focused experience on gerontology unit.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Student Nurse
Human Services Center
Yankton, SD
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Focused on mental health units.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
CNA Student
Silverado Senior Living
Escondido
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
Volunteer
Palomar Health
Escondido
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD10.2023
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Records
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Signs
- Vitals Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS &AED- Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Scholarship for Disadvantaged Program (SDS)
Timeline
Student Nurse
Dow Rummel Village
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Human Services Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Student Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
CNA Student
Silverado Senior Living
01.2022 - 03.2022
Volunteer
Palomar Health
11.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University