Sophia Wasiniak
Summary
Graduating from Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College of Nursing in April 2024. Started working in healthcare as a caregiver for young adults with disabilities and discovered my passion for the pediatric world. Been working for 2 years as a nurse extern at Trinity Health Saint Mary's for the resource center. Took the opportunity to take the PICU/NICU class and found a passion for the acute care and venerable population that the PICU encompasses.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern for Resource Center
Trinity Health Saint Mary's
06.2022 - Current
- Aided patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing and oral hygiene
- Initiated peripheral IV, NG tubes, foley and straight catheters, lab draws, dressing changes, postmortem care, and EKGs
- Patient care advocacy, report physical or mental health changes to RN, and patient education
- Collaborating with health care team to ensure consistent and high-quality patient care
- New employee training
- Learning to adapt to change according to each unit's needs
Caregiver
Olivia's Gift
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Caring for young adults with severe disabilities
- Activities of daily living, positioning and mobilizing dependent patients
- Medication administration, peg tube feeding and management, facilitating seizure precautions
- Advocating for improving resident's care during COVID
- New employee training
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Valley State University
05.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking and time management
- Clear and concise communication
- Patient advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Peter L. Cook Leadership Academy- Nominated for this award by a previous clinical instructor who expressed my actions exemplified critical thinking and leadership skills.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Extern for Resource Center
Trinity Health Saint Mary's
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Olivia's Gift
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Valley State University
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