While attending nursing school, I participated in clinical experiences at East Alabama Medical Center, Baptist East Medical Center, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Piedmont-Columbus Regional, Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama, Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center, Woodland Pines Elementary School, and HydraMed Infusion & Wellness.
During my clinical shifts, I worked on various floors to maximize my experience, including Med-Surge, Psych, OB and L&D, Pediatric, Emergency Department, PCU, Post-OP, Long- and Short-term Rehabilitation, IV Hydration Lounge, and school nursing.
Throughout my time in nursing school, I acquired various skills including but not limiting to:
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.
- Assisted with the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Administered oral medications accurately according to physician's orders.
- Provided emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Organized supplies and equipment needed for each procedure performed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Followed all hospital and nursing protocols for patient safety and confidentiality.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize patient care tasks.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted in patient care under supervision, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
- Assisted with patient mobility, employing safe lifting techniques.
- Utilized nursing simulation labs to practice and refine skills.
- Practiced infection control measures, including proper handwashing and PPE use.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Applied basic medical terminology and abbreviations to enter and retrieve computerized information.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring for complications and promoting recovery.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Engaged in clinical rotations across various departments to gain diverse experience.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Employed knowledge of sanitation and infection control to optimize customer care and services.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes with attention to infection control.
- Compiled patient health data for electronic health records.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Participated in patient assessments and contributed to care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.