Sophia D'Amico

I am a dedicated nursing student with a strong passion for helping people and making a positive difference in their lives. Through both academic and hands-on clinical experience, I have developed a deep understanding of patient care through evidence-based practice. My goal is to provide patient-centered care that promotes healing and dignity. I am committed to continuously learning and growing as a healthcare professional to better serve diverse communities and improve health outcomes

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association

06/2026

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Inducted Member

2023-Present

Selected by campus administration to participate among top students in a leadership program including:

• Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.
• Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.
• Success Networking Teams: Participated in peer based leadership development teams
  Experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.
  

Animal Friends Animal Shelter

July 2023-Present
- Provide comfort and socialization to animals
- Provide pet therapy
- Assist at low-cost clinics
- Help with cleaning, feeding, and medical care
- Communicate with customers and other volunteers

UPMC Passavant Surgical Oncology Clinical, September 2024-December 2024
 - Monitor and record vital signs and document changes or
 abnormalities
 - Perform wound assessments, cleaning, and dressing changes
 according to established protocols
 - Administer medications orally, intravenously (IV), or via other
 routes as prescribed by healthcare providers
St. Clair Psychiatric Unit Clinical, January 2025-March 2025
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including monitoring vital signs, mood, behavior, and cognitive functions under the supervision of clinical staff
- Engage in therapeutic communication with patients, providing emotional support, active listening, and fostering trust to aid in their recovery process
- Assist in de-escalating potentially volatile situations, ensuring patient safety, and implementing crisis management protocols as needed
AHN Wexford General ICU Clinical, January 2025-May 2025
- Conduct thorough physical assessments of critically ill patients, documenting changes in condition and providing regular updates to the healthcare team
- Assist with the management and monitoring of mechanical ventilation, ensuring proper settings and patient comfort
- Continuously monitor critically ill patients' vital signs and responded promptly to changes in condition