Grace Pickering
Springfield
Summary
New graduate RN seeking an opportunity to continue a career in nursing with more responsibility. Dependable and hardworking, eager to gain knowledge and experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
TurnKey Health
2024.12 - Current
- Conduct initial health screenings for new intakes, assess patient vitals, and evaluate medical urgency using established triage protocols and standing physician orders
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Responded to medical emergencies and altercations, initiating immediate triage, CPR, and first aid to stabilize patients.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
Emergency Care Technician
Cox Health
2023.11 - 2024.12
- Gather patient condition information and report significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assist providers in setting up and executing procedures to enhance patient care.
- Obtained lab specimens, EKGs, bladder scans, splinting, and provided basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
- Conduct charting and hourly rounds to ensure accurate patient monitoring and documentation.
Patient Registration Specialist
Cox Health
2023.04 - 2023.11
- Educated patients on consent forms, rights, and registration documents to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Checked patients in and out in a timely and accurate manner.
- Welcomed and guided patients and visitors in patient access areas to enhance their experience.
- Facilitated patient check-in and check-out processes to maintain efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05.2026
NCLEX-PN - Practical Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO07.2024
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
TurnKey Health
2024.12 - Current
Emergency Care Technician
Cox Health
2023.11 - 2024.12
Patient Registration Specialist
Cox Health
2023.04 - 2023.11
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
NCLEX-PN - Practical Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College