Clinical Rotations & Sites:
Multiple Acute & Long-Term Care Facilities
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on adult and geriatric patients across multiple acuity levels
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac telemetry, blood glucose levels, and intake/output; identified and promptly reported abnormal findings
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications following the five rights of medication administration under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Documented patient assessments, medication administration, and care plans.
- Prioritized care for multiple patients in stressful acute care environments while maintaining patient safety
- Collaborated with registered nurses, CNAs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, patient-centered care
- Collaborated with classmates on clinical projects to enhance patient assessment skills.
- Engaged in hands-on practice with medical equipment during simulation labs.
- Provided compassionate care by applying therapeutic communication.
- Telemetry & ICU: Kaiser Permanente Vallejo, Adventist Health Saint Helena
- Medical-Surgical & Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Adventist Health Vallejo, Adventist Health Saint Helena
- Acute Care: Adventist Health St. Helena, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo
- Long-Term & Geriatric Care: Yountville Veterans Home
- Pediatric Medical Surgical, PACU, PICU: Shriners Children's Hospital Sacramento
Unit-Specific Experience:
Telemetry
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and recognized abnormal ECG findings
- Cared for patients with CHF, MI, and arrhythmias
ICU
- Assisted in the care of critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring
- Tracked vital trends and laboratory values to support early recognition of patient deterioration
Medical-Surgical
- Managed care for patients with complex medical and post-operative needs
- Performed wound care, sterile dressing changes, and fall-risk interventions
Rehabilitation / Long-Term Care
- Supported patients with mobility limitations, chronic illness, and recovery needs
- Assisted with ADLs while promoting patient dignity and independence