Resa Carter
Bentonia,MS
Summary
Dedicated and experienced individual with a strong background in pediatric care and clinical judgment, particularly at UMMC. Excelled in providing compassionate support, assessment’s, medication administration, and ensuring patient safety under the supervision of a licensed RN. Provided critical thinking skills, as well as thorough documentation of the condition of the patient. Proven ability to enhance children’s social interactions, improving engagement with both the family and patient during their care. Extensive experience in providing first hand care to children with disabilities and learning deficits, fostering a safe and supportive environment to encourage growth and child development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Church Volunteer
Central Baptist Church
Little Yazoo, MS
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Provided spiritual guidance to children during worship service.
- Provided support to teachers when needed, helping them complete tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated Bible lessons and activities for children.
- Provided a safe and secure environment for children to learn and grow in their faith.
Student Nurse Extern
UMMC
Jackson, MS
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Prioritized patient needs efficiently based on the severity of their condition.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to pediatric patients and their families.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments and accurately documented findings.
- Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest pediatric emergency care practices.
Child Caregiver
Independent Employer
Madison, MS
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured child safety through supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm environment during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance children’s social interactions and development.
- Managed change in schedules and collaborated effectively with others to ensure safety of the children in care.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with peers and respectful behaviors to others.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing, ADN -
HCC Nursing Allied Health Center (Current Student)
Jackson, MSAssociate Of Arts And Sciences - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.2023
Skills
- Parental and pediatric engagement
- Patience and Tolerance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment and Observation
- Health Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Trustworthy
- Flexible schedule
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Creative Thinking
- Infection control practices
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
UMMC
05.2024 - 07.2024
Child Caregiver
Independent Employer
05.2022 - 07.2023
Children’s Church Volunteer
Central Baptist Church
08.2021 - Current
Associate Degree Nursing, ADN -
HCC Nursing Allied Health Center (Current Student)
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Nursing
Hinds Community College