Sydney Ochall
Iowa City,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated new graduate RN with three years of direct patient-care experience in a 60-bed Level One Trauma Center, providing care for both pediatric and adult critically ill patients. Thrives in high-stress environments while maintaining composure, attention to detail, and patient safety. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and dedicated to delivering empathetic, family-centered care with a commitment to clinical excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
10.2022 - Current
- 60 bed, level I adult and pediatric trauma center
- Perform EKGs throughout the Emergency Department, general hospital, and Stead Family Children's Hospital.
- Support nurses and physicians in trauma situations, preparing rooms and equipment for incoming critical patients.
- Take patients' vital signs, collect medical specimens, perform basic phlebotomy, and update information in patient charts.
- Participate in the safe unloading and transfer of critically ill or injured patients from air medical transport.
- Trained in hazardous materials (HAZMAT) handling and decontamination procedures in the emergency department setting.
Student Nurse
Unity Point St. Luke's
Cedar Rapids, IA
- Inpatient Med Surg (Orthopedic Surgery): 68 clinical hours.
- Inpatient Med Surg (Nuerology/ Oncology): 90 clinicals hours
- Inpatient Adult Psych: 22.5 clinical hours
- Maternal health and Pediatrics: 22.5 Clinical Hours
- ICU: 22.5 clinical hours
Student Nurse
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa City, Iowa
- 135 hour Summer Preceptorship.
- 28-bed Pediatric ICU
- To be completed in July 2025.
Student Nurse
Christine Grant Elementary
North Liberty, IA
- 22.5 Clinical hours in Population health
- Shadowing Elementary school nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA08-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Art And Sciences
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAAccomplishments
- SPOT award from University of Iowa Emergency department for extra-meritorious performance
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Unity Point St. Luke's
Student Nurse
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Student Nurse
Christine Grant Elementary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Art And Sciences
University of Iowa
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