NINA PETITT
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures such as bedside EVDs, tracheostomies, central/arterial line placements, and lumbar punctures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed and prepared patients for emergent procedures, such as thrombectomies and craniectomies.
- Performed ongoing hourly neurological assessments on patients following surgery and post interventional radiology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Participated in the orientation of new graduate nurses.
Clinical Technician
Inova Loudoun Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted 8-12 patients with personal care such as bathing, oral hygiene, and daily care.
- Obtained vital signs, blood sugar values, and daily weights.
- Assisted with urinary catheter removal, blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans.
- Assisted in the orientation and training of multiple new clinical technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree Program
Shenandoah University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human, Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Virginia Tech
05.2020
Certification
- Stroke Responder, 2025
- Training in Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion, 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association, 2024
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) American Heart Association , 2024
- NIH Stroke Scale, 2024
- Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 Course, 2019
- REVIVE! Opioid overdose and Naloxone education, 2018
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Bright Island Outreach Trip: Dominican Republic, 2020
- International Medical Relief Outreach Trip: Guatemala, 2019
- Volunteer’s Around the World Medical Outreach Trip: Dominican Republic, 2018
LEADERSHIP
- Mentor in Mentor-Mentee Program at Shenandoah University
- Service Chair Leader in Alpha Epsilon Delta's Pre-Health Honor's Society at Virginia Tech
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Technician
Inova Loudoun Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree Program
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Human, Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Virginia Tech
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