BSN graduate and newly licensed RN with 720+ clinical hours across medical-surgical, ICU, labor and delivery, and pediatric units. Charted assessments and medication administration in Epic during a med-surg capstone preceptorship managing a 4-patient assignment under RN supervision. Holds active Ohio RN license plus BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association. Seeking a med-surg or step-down nurse residency.
- Carried a 4-patient assignment on a 32-bed medical-surgical unit under a preceptor RN, completing head-to-toe assessments and documenting findings in Epic each shift
- Administered oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications using barcode scanning and the five rights, with zero medication errors flagged during the 180-hour rotation
- Performed sterile wound dressing changes, Foley catheter care, and blood glucose checks, escalating abnormal vital signs and lab values to the charge nurse
- Delivered discharge teaching on medication schedules and follow-up care to patients and families, confirming understanding through teach-back
- ICU (120 hrs): monitored ventilated and telemetry patients, titrated IV fluids, and assisted with central line dressing changes alongside critical care RNs
- Labor and Delivery / OB (90 hrs): supported fetal monitoring, postpartum assessments, and newborn vital signs in a Level II maternity unit
- Pediatrics (90 hrs): calculated weight-based medication doses and conducted age-appropriate pain assessments using FLACC and Wong-Baker FACES scales
- Documented patient care across Epic and Cerner EHR systems and reinforced infection control and HIPAA standards in every rotation
- Recorded vital signs, blood glucose readings, and intake/output for up to 12 residents per shift and reported changes to the licensed nurse
- Assisted with activities of daily living, repositioning, and fall-prevention rounding on a long-term care unit
- Maintained accurate charting in PointClickCare and supported care plan compliance for residents with dementia and limited mobility
Patient assessment · Medication administration (PO, IV, IM, subQ) · Epic and Cerner EHR charting · IV insertion and maintenance · Wound care and dressing changes · Vital signs and telemetry monitoring · Foley catheter care · Blood glucose monitoring · Patient and family education · Infection control and HIPAA compliance
- Registered Nurse (RN) License - Ohio Board of Nursing (active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association