Quanik Burwell
Harvest
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Care Technician
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
Huntsville, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Infant Hearing Screener
Pediatrix Medical Group
Normal, IL
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Scheduled follow up for failed screens to support patients' needs.
- Conducted newborn hearing screenings on infants in nursery and NICU prior to discharge from hospital.
- Works directly with nursing staff, patients and parents to communicate relevance of hearing screening and early intervention to support positive outcomes.
- Assisted with database management for patient, billing and appointment information.
- Maintained and used hearing screening equipment.
- Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
NICU Volunteer
Ascension Health Care
Birmingham, AL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Peer Advocate
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
1720 2nd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35294
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
- Served as resource to support incoming college freshmen
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs for students.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Facilitated communication between students and advisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2021
Skills
- Effective Organization
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Punctual and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Creative Problem Solving
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Pediatric Care Technician
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
05.2023 - Current
Infant Hearing Screener
Pediatrix Medical Group
11.2021 - 04.2022
NICU Volunteer
Ascension Health Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
Peer Advocate
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
07.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Alabama At Birmingham