Sophia Miksch
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency response. Proven ability to communicate patient needs effectively and maintain a safe environment, ready to contribute to a healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
College Station, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Supported patient comfort and safety through attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate.
- Obtained blood glucose readings and performed EKGs for monitoring purposes.
- Communicated patient needs and concerns promptly to registered nurse.
- Monitored intake and output to assess patient health status.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care.
Associate
Home Depot
College Station, Texas
05.2021 - Current
- Processed cash, check, and credit transactions using cash register efficiently.
- Developed strong customer service skills through daily interactions with customers.
- Directed potential customers to appropriate products or departments via phone calls.
- Coordinated vendor communications to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Compiled data sets for analysis using various software programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sales promotions, payment policies, exchanges, and security practices.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
Coaching Assistant
Houston Skyline Volleyball Club
College Station, Texas
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Evaluated player performance during competitions and practices to identify improvement areas.
- Applied effective communication strategies to establish trust and provide constructive feedback.
- Adapted coaching methods based on athletes' strengths and weaknesses.
- Planned and conducted practice sessions effectively.
- Advised student-athletes on academic, athletic, and personal matters.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TXAssociate of Applied Science -
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, TXHigh School Diploma -
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
Austin, TX05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration using the 5 rights
- IVPB, IVP, SubQ, IM, and PO medication administration
- Emergency response
- Assisting with ambulation
- Sterile technique
- Central line dressing change
- Active listening
- Straight indwelling catheter insertion
- IV medication administration
- Nasogastric tube insertion and removal
- Administration of NG feedings
- Tracheostomy care
- Bed baths: patient hygiene
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Understanding of Epic and Meditech EMR systems
- Clinical training
Clinical Experience
Fundamentals of Nursing (Fall 2024)
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bryan, Texas (Med/Surg); Isle At Watercrest Bryan, Texas
Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice I- Adult Health II (Spring 2025)
St. Joseph’s Hospital Bryan, Texas (Med/Surg, Wound Care, OR Observation)
Mental Health Nursing (Spring 2025)
MORE Than Rehab Bryan, Texas; Promises Brazos Valley, College Station, Texas; Hudson Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Bryan, Texas; St. Joseph Manor Assisted Living, Bryan, Texas; Empower Behavioral Health; Baylor Scott and White Clinic Navasota, Texas
Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice II- Adult Health II (Fall 2025)
Baylor Scott and White College Station, Texas (Oncology, Med/Surg, Cardiac Observation, Telemetry Unit, Stroke Unit, Interventional Radiology)
Nursing of Childbearing Families (Fall 2025)
St. Joseph's Hospital College Station, Texas (NICU, L&D, Mother/Baby Unit)
Certification
American Heart Association BLS certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Coaching Assistant
Houston Skyline Volleyball Club
07.2023 - 05.2025
Associate
Home Depot
05.2021 - Current
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College
Associate of Applied Science -
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School