Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Dean's List
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Nia Harness

Salem,MA

Summary

Personable and compassionate individual with strong foundation in patient care and healthcare principles. Possesses solid understanding of medical terminology and basic nursing procedures, along with proficiency in patient assessment and documentation. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and positively impacting patient outcomes. Ready to use and develop these skills in a medical assistant.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

Salem State University
  • Winchester Hospital - Fundamentals (78 hours) - Jan 2024 - May 2024
  • Lahey Hospital - Medical-Surgical (210 hours) - Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Winchester Hospital - Maternity (42 hours) - Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
  • Marshall Middle School - Pediatrics (42 hours) - Mar 2025 - May 2025
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical | Jan 2025 - Present
  • - Delivered direct patient care including bathing, ambulation, and vital signs monitoring
  • - Assisted with medication administration and documentation under RN supervision
  • - Gained experience supporting diverse patient populations across life stages
  • - Applied therapeutic communication and culturally competent care
  • - Conducted health assessments and participated in patient education sessions

Pet Sitter

Person
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.

Mailroom Assistant

Salem State University
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • - Processed incoming/outgoing mail and packages for students and faculty
  • - Maintained confidentiality and accuracy in daily operations

Receptionist

The Law Office of Christine M. Cruse
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • - Scheduled appointments, managed calls, and maintained client records
  • - Strengthened professionalism and client-facing communication

Sales Associate

White House Black Market
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • - Delivered personalized customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
  • - Assisted with inventory, merchandising, and POS systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.2026

Skills

  • - Vital Signs & Documentation
  • - Patient-Centered Care
  • - EMR Familiarity
  • - CPR/BLS Certified
  • - Infection Control & Safety
  • - Time Management & Adaptability
  • - Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • - Trauma-Informed & Mental Health-Aware

Accomplishments

  • Potentially life saving catch; advised provider of patients' probability of allergy to latex due to allergy to avocados. Following positive testing of allergy to latex, patient's charts properly documented prior to surgery.

Certification

  • - CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
  • - CNA Certification via Salem State University

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Person
10.2024 - 06.2025

Mailroom Assistant

Salem State University
09.2023 - 12.2023

Receptionist

The Law Office of Christine M. Cruse
06.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

White House Black Market
05.2022 - 09.2022

Student Nurse

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Salem State University

Dean's List

Made the Deans List for Winter, Spring semesters.