Attentive and focused upcoming nursing graduate dedicated to educational excellence and experience. Possesses therapeutic communication skills to provide dignified care and build rapport with patients. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, and health education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Village Behavioral Health Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
Performed scheduled patient safety checks every 15 minutes and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
Student Nurse Clinicals
Tennessee Wesleyan University
01.2022 - Current
Foundations- 64 hours on various Medical/Surgical floors at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital- Advisor: Lauren Ward
Medical Surgical- 64 hours at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital on various Medical/Surgical floors and in surgery- Advisor: Lauren Ward
Maternal Newborn- 48 hours in postpartum, nursery, and labor and delivery at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital- Advisor: Stella Whitehead
Psych/Mental Health- 64 hours at KARM, Peninsula Hospital, Village Behavioral Health and Parkwest Senior Behavioral Heath- Advisor: Dr. Kathy Smith
Community Health- 90 hours at various different clinical sites including Arbor Terrace of Knoxville, Fish Hospital Pantries, Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, GI 4 Kids, KARM, KIM Free Medical Clinic, Knox County Health Department, Free Medical Clinic Oak Ridge- Advisor(s): Denise Carden and Dr. Kathy Smith
Pediatrics- 60 hours at East Tennessee Children's Hospital- Advisor(s): Dakota Jett and Hailey Crocker
Medical Surgical II- 64 hours at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital assisting professional nurses and case managers- Advisor(s)- Todd Miller and Amanda Cunningham
Assisted with Remote Area Medical Clinic (RAM)
Preceptorship- 180 hours at Peninsula Hospital and Fort Sanders Regional Hospital Oncology/Medical/Surgical floor- Advisor: Leslie M. Kinser