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Abigail Edwards

Ridgeland

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Aide with proven expertise at multiple hospitals, enhancing patient well-being through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs assessment and dedicated to infection control, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort for patients while supporting nursing staff with exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities. I have clerical experience as well as electronic charting.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Aide PRN

Franklin County Memorial Hospital

• Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.

• Protected Patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs.

• Keep patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of RNs.

• Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.

Hospital Care Technician

Healthier Mississippi People
03.2024 - Current
  • Aided in preventing falls or injuries by implementing appropriate safety precautions for high-risk patients.
  • Delivered exceptional care under high-pressure situations while maintaining professional composure during emergency situations or code responses.
  • Participated in ongoing education opportunities to remain current on medical knowledge, skills, and best practices in hospital care settings.
  • Eased the workload for nursing staff by efficiently stocking medical supplies in patient rooms, maintaining well-organized storage areas for ease of access during critical moments.

Nursing Assistant

St. Dominic’s Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024


• Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, to ensure comfort and well-being

• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature on a regular basis to identify any changes or abnormalities

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms by regularly sanitizing surfaces and restocking supplies

• Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records (EMR) system for easy access by healthcare professionals

• Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)

• Responded promptly to call lights and alarms from patients, addressing their concerns or notifying appropriate staff members as needed

Education

Bachelor - Modern Biology

Louisiana State University Alexandria
Alexandria, LA

Associate’s Of Arts - Kinesiology

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS
05.2021

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient transfers
  • Bedside manner
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Patient lifting
  • Safety precautions
  • Adaptable
  • Electronic charting
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Medical terminology
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Transporting patients
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Infection control procedures
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Hospital Care Technician

Healthier Mississippi People
03.2024 - Current

Nursing Assistant

St. Dominic’s Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Nursing Aide PRN

Franklin County Memorial Hospital

Bachelor - Modern Biology

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Associate’s Of Arts - Kinesiology

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Abigail Edwards