-Dedicated nursing student currently working towards Associates Degree in Nursing. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills.
-Formal Duke University-Certified nursing assistant bringing over 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
-Dependent student nurse with hands on experience in direct patient care in med-surg department nursing student role. Skilled in basic bedside nursing, and prioritizing care, performing physical assessments, with care planning and educating patients. On track to graduate nursing school.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Granville Health, Miram Parham, UNC, Duke Regional
08.2023 - Current
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
Observed patient care outcomes, including patient feedback, to facilitate ongoing quality care
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Updated patient charts using Docucare with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke University
03.2018 - Current
Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients. Perform approved dressings and wound care for NCA level; participate in nutritional activities; assist with personal hygiene; assist with ambulation; assist with bowel and bladder elimination; assist with Foley and Straight Catheters; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
Perform CPR.
Function as patient attendant for patients who have been identified as high risk for injury or suicide.
Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
Collect, deliver, and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
Escort or transport patients that do not require any hemodynamic monitoring.
Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
Maintain readiness of HAZMAT Room. Provide assistance during hazmat decontamination procedures.
Perform a variety of EKG technician tasks as required, including routine and STAT EKGs, order verification and electronic transmission of EKGs, accommodation of special EKG requests, i.e., with or without a magnet or right-sided EKG tracings, the stocking and maintenance of EKG machines, and the retrieval of old EKGs from the Heart Station.
Perform a variety of Health Unit Coordinator (EDUC) tasks. Tasks might include, but are not limited to, operate and trouble-shoot office equipment; maintain organization of the assigned desk; manage lab specimens and orders; enter orders into the computer; answer the telephone and/or patient signals. In addition, assist with patient registration, admission, transfer and discharge.
Perform adult, isolated venipuncture for collection of routine blood specimens and blood cultures.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Bladen High School
Elizabethtown, NC
Nursing
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
05.2025
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
BLS Certification
Medication administration
Care plan management
Patient assessment
ADL assistance
Preventative health
Collecting vitals
Privacy and confidentiality
Regulatory compliance
Charting and clinical documentation
Strong clinical judgment
Fluent in English
Timeline
Nursing Student
Granville Health, Miram Parham, UNC, Duke Regional
Nursing Student/Clinical Rotation at Duke, Granville Medical Center, and UNCNursing Student/Clinical Rotation at Duke, Granville Medical Center, and UNC
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