Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student actively seeking a graduate position. Background in pediatric nursing, specialized in pediatric surgery. Personable, team player who is committed to providing excellent patient care, treatment, and management while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Position and prep patients for surgery
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Chart in EPIC,
Assist surgeons in procedures in the scrub role.
Work seamlessly with multiple different disciplines including ENT, General surgery, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics surgeons, neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure
Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
Patient Care Technician
SSM St. Clare Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Student Nurse
Intern
SSM St. Joseph’s
12.2018 - 03.2019
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Patient Service Assistant
Mercy Hospital, Mother Baby Unit
07.2017 - 11.2017
Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files
Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs
Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St Louis
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
St. Louis, MO
08.2019
Associate of - Interior Design
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO
05.2014
Skills
Primary Care
Well Childhood Exams
Well-Baby Examinations
Pediatric Physical Exams
Patient Assessments
School Physicals
Physician Collaboration
Care Plan Management
Patient Care Coordination
Medication Prescribing
Health Promotion
Parent Counseling
Licensure
RN (#2019039968)- OCT 2019
NP (awaiting licensure)
Affiliations
AORN-Association of Periopeartive Registered NursesSeptember 2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital