Steven C. Sickles
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Summary
Graduate Nurse with diverse clinical experiences across medical-surgical, palliative, and pediatric care. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while continually enhancing clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported registered nurses in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to enhance comfort and well-being of medical-surgical and palliative care patients.
- Performed and documented vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, intake and output measurements, and other patient assessments.
- Aided patients with activities of daily living to promote independence and improve quality of life.
- Observed patient conditions and promptly reported changes to the nursing team to support timely interventions.
- Ensured infection prevention and patient safety by adhering to proper PPE protocols, hand hygiene, and safe patient handling techniques.
Transporter
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Transported patients throughout hospital for diagnostic testing, procedures, admissions, and discharges to ensure timely care.
- Verified patient identity using established safety protocols, enhancing accuracy and security during transportation.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to coordinate timely patient transport.
- Assisted patients with transfers between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and examination tables, promoting safety and comfort.
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Kittanning
- Provided direct patient care under RN supervision, including head to toe assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport and provide patient-centered care for individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
- Assisted in the assessment and care of pediatric patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies in a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents recovering from medical and surgical conditions.
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana
- Assisted in the care of mothers before and after obstetric procedures, including monitoring maternal vital signs, pain management, and postoperative recovery.
- Assisted nurses with rapid patient assessments, triage observations, wound care, medication administration, and emergency interventions.
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center
Windber
- Provided compassionate end of life care focused on patient comfort, symptom management, and preserving dignity in the home setting.
- Observed and assisted with specimen collection, processing, labeling, and quality assurance procedures while maintaining strict infection control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2026
Certification
- AHA BLS, 08/01/25, 12/31/27
- Registered Nurse License (RN817906), 06/01/26, 10/31/27
Personal Information
Title: Graduate Nurse
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Transporter
Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center
Indiana Regional Medical Center
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania