Tara Fitzner
Louisville,KY
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and direct patient care. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
Louisville, KY
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
Louisville,Ky
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Associate
NORTON HEALTHCARE
Louisville, KY
09.2012 - 09.2021
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hardinsburg, KY
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MEDCO OF HARDINSBURG NURSING AND REHAB
Hardinsburg, KY
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KYAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, Ky10.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Louisville, KY05.1998
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Health promotion
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Clear patient communication
- Care coordination
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transition to Practice
TTP classes to educate and support new graduate nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2024
Patient Care Associate
NORTON HEALTHCARE
09.2012 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2010 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
MEDCO OF HARDINSBURG NURSING AND REHAB
06.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing