Zachary Hastings
Coloma,MI
Summary
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically. Strong understanding of medical equipment operation and patient monitoring techniques. Proficient in vital sign monitoring, patient mobility assistance, linen changes, and chart documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student on 7a
Michigan Medicine/ Nursing School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
01.2025 - Current
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
Server
South Haven Brewpub
South Haven, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with point of sale system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Farmers Market Sales Associate/ Farmhand
Ellis Family Farms
Benton Harbor, MI
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Farmers Markets: Drove to Chicago and helped set up multiple markets in separate locations of the city on saturday mornings. Then, I would talk with and sell fruit, vegetables, honey, and eggs to the citizens of Chicago for about 6 hours. After the markets would close, I would help tear everything down and drive back to Benton Harbor.
- Farmhand: As a farmhand, I would show up to the farm on weekdays to sort produce, feed chickens, sort eggs, bottle honey, and clean the vans to be prepared for markets on the various days of the week.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Benton Harbor, MI
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Watervliet High School
Watervliet, MI06-2023
Skills
- BLS certified
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional Therapeutic Communication
- Team collaboration
- Allergy awareness
- Cleanliness standards
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
Timeline
Nursing Student on 7a
Michigan Medicine/ Nursing School
01.2025 - Current
Server
South Haven Brewpub
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
11.2021 - 03.2023
Farmers Market Sales Associate/ Farmhand
Ellis Family Farms
09.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
High School Diploma -
Watervliet High School