TARA L. DRAPER
Toronto,OH
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preceptorship
WVU Weirton Medical Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Shadowed an experienced registered nurse for 120 contact hours.
- Helped facilitate and deliver nursing, pharmaceutical, and holistic care.
- Gained experience inserting NG tubes, foley catheters, monitoring hemodynamic status through arterial lines, central venous pressure, and continuous telemetry monitoring.
- Learned to identify heart rhythms and provide appropriate and timely interventions.
- Observed and assisted in initiation of a mechanical airway.
- Assisted in monitoring fluid status through documentation of daily intake and output as well as continuous monitoring of urinary and gastric outputs.
- Responded timely and with the aid of a preceptor to all ventilator and IV alarms.
- Primed and administered IV fluids, antibiotics, and other medications through peripheral and central intravenous access devices.
- Ensured patent, clean, and intact intravenous access.
- Quickly reported any changes or concerns in patient conditions.
- Documented head-to-toe assessments in the EMR with the supervision of the preceptor.
- Responded promptly to call lights to promote safety and patient satisfaction.
Clinical Rotation
WVU Weirton Medical Center
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Provide education to patients about their primary problems and interventions aimed to address them.
- Assist with the implementation of interventions, medication administration, and activities of daily living.
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment and interventions patients receive.
Float Pool PCT
WVU Weirton Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses with obtaining vital signs, specimens, and blood sugars.
- Provided assistance with ambulating, daily care, and incontinence care.
- Collaborated with the nursing team to facilitate transport of patients.
- Responded promptly to bed alarms and call lights to promote a culture of safety.
Timeline
Preceptorship
WVU Weirton Medical Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
Clinical Rotation
WVU Weirton Medical Center
09.2024 - 05.2026
Float Pool PCT
WVU Weirton Medical Center
06.2024 - Current