Nicholas Edison

• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Educated patients aged from 4 to 48 on good health practices and ways to avoid self-harm.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Administered antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as directed by physicians and documented this information on patient charts
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Provided and implemented individualized care plans that would meet each patient's specific needs.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Administered medications to 15+ patients and monitored response to medications.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Identified emergent medical and/or related patient situations and assists patients by assessing appropriate level of care required.
• Consulted with providers and other team members to ensure quality care that is consistent with and pertinent to the pediatric patient.
• Offered general pediatric nursing assessment and support during well-check and sick exams.
• Fostered excellent nurse-patient relationship through effective and therapeutic.
• Assessed and interpret diagnostic date (lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes).
• Charter College Nursing Student (Med-Surg Clinical rotation).
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

• Conveyed information to patients and educated them about disease processes/care to empower them to achieve the best treatment outcome.
• Conducted insertion/removal of a foley catheter, set-up of IV tubing, wound dressing changes and passing of parenteral, topical, and oral medications.
• Administered medications, ambulated patients, performed head-to-toe assessments and provided around the clock care to patients in line with hospital policies.
• Shadowed an experienced RN while managing care of four to six patients in a medical-surgical unit.
• Charter College Nursing Student (Pharmacology Clinical rotation).
• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Cared for a variety of patients including pneumonia, diabetes management, hip and knee replacements, COPD exacerbations.
• Developed thorough head-to-toe assessment skills as well as competency for focused assessments.
• Demonstrated therapeutic communication between patients, other medical staff, and my preceptor.
• Conducted the nursing process by assessing, diagnosing pertinent conditions, planning care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes and possible revision.
• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
• Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.

• Sold shoes and accessories to a broad demographic, from children all the way up to senior citizens for commission while also handling administrative duties during down time.
• Processed and handled large warehouse shipments at least once a week with efficiency.
• Held accountable for thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise both on the showroom floor and in the stock room.
• Had the ability to be a store opener or closer and work 9 or more hours a day on a regular basis.
• Made nightly bank deposits without mishaps.

• Understand and follow company operational procedures, be knowledgeable about the company's merchandise, be able to interact with customers and coworkers in a polite and professional manner, help facilitate a safe work environment for others, can lift to 50lbs regularly.

• Patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• I also operated the mechanical bull ride within the establishment.
• On numerous occasions I had to physically resolve conflicts that arose between other bar patrons.
• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
• Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
• Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
• Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
• Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with all levels of personnel and general public.
• Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.

Cumulative GPA: 3.36