Practicum Student
St Lukes
Sioux City, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Verified confidentiality of patient information and data to alleviate potential data breaches.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.
- Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications under direction of licensed medical provider.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.