As a student nurse with 24 years of experience in patient care, I would make a great choice for a student nurse externship position with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman. I will work diligently to assist patients with activities of daily living, formulate and implement patient care plans based on thorough assessments and critical thinking. I will prioritize treatment and interventions to ensure successful patient outcomes.
I am open to a float position and would love to experience the various areas of patient care. Ultimately, I want to work at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman once I graduate and pass the NCLEX exam. I am open to all opportunities to learn, grow, and help my future colleagues. Taking care of people is my purpose in life. I look forward to applying my own experiences to enrich the health and happiness of patients, their loved ones, and all members of the Mercy Healthcare team.
Assisted patient with dressing, grooming, physical therapy, and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions. Scheduled & provided transportation to appointments. Developed strong relationships with the patient & her family through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
Administered treadmill and chemical cardiac stress testing to adult patients for cardiac SPECT and PET scan nuclear imaging. Established IV, applied & monitored 12-Lead EKG, pt assessment and history, documentation, provided advanced and basic cardiac life support as necessary (ACLS & BCLS). Worked closely with Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Cardiologists at multiple sites.
Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure. Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress. Administered medications and fluid replacement via IV and IO. Performed advanced skills including endotracheal intubations and bilateral needle thoracotomies. Administered continuous 12-lead EKG monitoring. Documented patient care and enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations. Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor & participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations. Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines. Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.