Graduate nurse with excellent educational credentials and extensive hands-on patient care experience in a fast-paced critical care setting where I learned the value of teamwork and strong values in patient care. Flexible and able to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing environment. Aspiring to utilize my education and experience to secure a position in the critical care residency at Christiana Hospital.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Drexel University
09.2022 - 03.2024
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, intravenous, and oral medications.
Provided inline suctioning of endotracheal tubes.
Performed urinary catheterization on female and male patients.
Educated patients on newly prescribed medications and proper usage of medical devices in their home.
Monitored and assessed unstable patients receiving vasoactive medications.
Analyzed 12-lead EKG strips and documented cardiac rhythms.
Pennsylvania Hospital - PAH 5CC
Executed high quality patient care for a diverse patient population.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital - B5 JMH
Trained classmates how to perform bladder scanning, 12-lead EKG and helped provide patient care while they familiarized with the CAN role.
Motivated classmates in participating in a code blue on the unit.
Foulkeways at Gwynedd
Assisted residents with getting out of bed, washing, and dressing in preparation for breakfast.
Center for Urban Child, GROW Clinic at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Coordinated care for infants to adolescents in a fast-paced walk-in clinic seeing upwards of 60 clients in a 2-hour period.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changing priorities within fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Patient Care Technician
ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 08.2022
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting
Coordinated with charge nurse on admissions and transfers by managing room setup and patient chart production
Teamwork
Provided patient baths, toileting, and q2 hour turns, for up to 18 patients
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Administered scheduled blood glucose finger stick testing and communicated abnormal results to the nurse.
Demonstrated exceptional patient care and received recognition from CEO.
Monitored patients at risk for self-harm as a patient one-to-one sitter,.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
John Jay College – Dr. Champeil - Organic Synthesi
02.2019 - 12.2021
Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
Conducted fieldwork as needed, collecting vital data to supplement existing research efforts.
Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
Assisted in the publication process for academic journals, editing manuscripts and ensuring proper formatting guidelines were met.
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Managed simultaneous synthesis and analysis projects simultaneously.
Practiced efficient communication with lab mates during weekly lab meetings.
Spearheaded improved argon distribution system to supply multiple synthesis simultaneously.
Recorded precise and detailed notes while conducting reactions.
Solved issues that arose during reactions, purification, and analysis.
Developed method to separate a molecule that existed in two forms with nearly identical properties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cell & Molecular Biology
John Jay College
New York, NY
12.2021
Skills
Medication Administration
Team Collaboration
Infection Control
Patient Care
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
CPR/AED
Strong Clinical Judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Ventilator Care
Urinary Catheterization & Care
EMR Charting
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Compassion
Accomplishments
Publications:
Zheng, M., Hwang, S., Snyder, T., Aquilina, J., Proni, G., Paz, M. M., … Champeil, E. (2019). Synthesis of Mitomycin C and decarbamoylmitomycin C N6 deoxyadenosine-adducts. Bioorganic Chemistry, 92, 103280. doi: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103280
Certification
BLS
PA EMT
Timeline
Student Nurse
Drexel University
09.2022 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician
ChristianaCare
09.2021 - 08.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
John Jay College – Dr. Champeil - Organic Synthesi