Sophia Boardway
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Hardworking and empathetic nursing student and Patient Care Technician with hands-on experience in acute care settings, including medical-surgical, corrections nursing, school nursing, and long-term care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment through both academic rotations and direct patient care. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Eager to expand nursing competencies and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes through an Apprentice Nurse Program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician I
Baystate Medical Center Children's Hospital
Springfield, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Provide age-appropriate, individualized care to diverse med-surg/telemetry patients, assisting with ADLs, mobility, and emotional support in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Accurately obtain and document vital signs, weights, I&Os, and POC glucose checks every 4 hours; monitor for and report changes in patient condition or drainage patterns.
- Perform clinical skills such as Foley care, CHG baths (including for PICC/port patients), dressing and ostomy changes, post-mortem care, and assist with skin checks and procedures.
- Initiate and monitor telemetry and oxygen therapy per provider orders; trained in 12-lead EKG and bladder scanning; retrieve and verify blood products from the hospital blood bank.
- Precept and support onboarding of new PCTs; provide 1:1 observation for high-risk behavioral patients while ensuring safety, accurate documentation, and timely escalation of concerns.
Food and Beverage Team Member
Six Flags New England
Agawam, MA
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered friendly, efficient customer service by greeting guests, answering questions, taking orders, and upselling menu items.
- Prepared, served, and maintained food items in a fast-while following safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
- Operated POS systems to process transactions and applied discounts accurately; assisted with opening/closing duties, and supported multiple areas as needed within the Food and Beverage Department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Boardway Academy - Homeschooled
West Springfield, MA06-2021
Skills
- Patient hygiene management
- CPR AED experience
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Teamwork
- Time management
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Nurse Aide Certification - CNA1004194
- PCT Trained
- CARES Dementia trained
- EMT certification (in progress)
Accomplishments
Holyoke Community College
▪ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member 2021 - Present
▪ Dean's List 2020 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician I
Baystate Medical Center Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Food and Beverage Team Member
Six Flags New England
05.2021 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Boardway Academy - Homeschooled
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