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Victoria Bechtel

La Grande,Oregon

Summary

Recently graduated licensed RN with 3 years of clinical experience focused on medical-surgical, critical care, and perioperative care. Possesses 5 additional years of caregiving skills and two years of Medical Assistant duties. Seeking an opportunity to serve patient populations and to develop further clinical knowledge and skill set in the registered nursing role.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Western Skies Wellness Center
La Grande, OR
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions.
  • Supported physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, collecting patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Completed basic laboratory testing, including urinalysis and blood glucose checks, under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam instruments after use to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through efficient filing, charting, transcription, and data entry in an electronic health record system.
  • Followed HIPAA rules to protect confidential patient information.
  • Responded to patient callbacks to ensure timely communication. Processed phone-in prescription refill requests.

Caregiver

DHS & New Horizons
La Grande, Oregon
04.2020 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and ambulation.
  • Promoted self-care skills and independence in clients by supporting their bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Fostered companionship and emotional support for elderly clients to enhance their quality of life.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in activities.
  • Supported clients in enhancing mobility to promote independence and safety, and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Administered prescribed medications in a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • • Monitored changes in behavior or physical condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervisor to ensure timely medical intervention.
  • Arranged transportation for client shopping trips and outings.

Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.

Participated in continuing education programs related to home health care topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oregon Health & Sciences University
La Grande, OR
06-2027

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient privacy
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Compassionate care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Patient Counseling

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - expires 2028
  • BLS - AHA - expires 2028

Clinical Nursing Experience

Integrative Practicum I & II (Winter and Spring 2027)
Grande Ronde Hospital (La Grande, OR)
* Department not yet assigned for final 462 clinical hours
Leadership Clinical Experience (Fall 2026)
OHSU Skills Lab (La Grande, OR)
* 165 clinical hours completed in OHSU's SoN skills lab working on integrating NCLEX-style questions early on with specific topics regarding safety.
Population Health Experience (Spring 2026) IN PROGRESS
Umatilla Health Department (Pendleton, OR)
* 165 clinical hours completed across Public Health and the school districts in Hermiston and Pendleton.
Chronic Illness II Clinical Experience (Winter 2026)
Grande Ronde Hospital (La Grande, OR)
* 165 clinical hours completed across medical surgical, critical care, and perioperative units.
Acute Care II Clinical Experience (Fall 2025)
Grande Ronde Hospital (La Grande, OR)
* 165 clinical hours completed across medical surgical, critical care, and perioperative units.
Acute Care I Clinical Experience (Spring 2025)
Grande Ronde Hospital (La Grande, OR)
* 99 clinical hours completed in medical surgical and clinics around the hospital.
Chronic Illness I Clinical Experience (Winter 2025)
Grande Ronde Hospital (La Grande, OR)
La Grande Post-Acute Rehabilitation (La Grande, OR)
* 99 clinical hours completed in medical surgical, wound care settings, and clinics around the hospital
Health Promotion Clinical Experience (Fall 2024)
Community Connection (Enterprise, OR)
* 132 hours completed at the senior center, food bank, and alternative school of Community Connections in Enterprise, OR.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Western Skies Wellness Center
01.2024 - 01.2026

Caregiver

DHS & New Horizons
04.2020 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oregon Health & Sciences University
Victoria Bechtel