Talonda Mealing
Augusta,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated student nurse with a strong commitment to patient care and safety. Brings extensive hands-on clinical experience across various units, including Maternity, Medical Surgical, Medical Intensive Care, and Cardiovascular Intermediate Care unit. Currently completing nursing studies, poised to enhance practical knowledge in diverse healthcare environments. Core competencies include effective communication, and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist Burn OR
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, Georgia
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment is available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Student Nurse ADN Program
Augusta Technical College
Augusta , Georgia
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Assessed patient needs using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
Surgical Technologist
Evans Surgical Center
Evans, Georgia
01.2004 - 08.2016
- Scrub a variety of specialty cases: orthopedics, GI, general, and plastics.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Assisted with ordering supplies.
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing Program
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology Diploma
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA10-2003
Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Phlebotomy
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Patient Vital Signs Assessment
- Obtained and monitored EKGs
- Understanding of HIPAA Regulations
- Insertion of IVs
- Pain assessment
- Inserted and maintained urinary catheterization while providing sterile technique
Timeline
Student Nurse ADN Program
Augusta Technical College
08.2023 - 12.2024
Surgical Technologist Burn OR
Doctors Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Evans Surgical Center
01.2004 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing Program
Augusta Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology Diploma
Augusta Technical College
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