Mariah Wichmann
Surrey,B.C.
Summary
Newly graduated nurse with BSN Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and education and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Employed Student Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital- Children's Health Center
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and family members by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Effectively managed challenging situations involving distressed children using calming techniques designed specifically for younger populations.
- Developed trusting relationships with pediatric patients, fostering a sense of security during their hospitalization experience.
- Enhanced patient comfort by creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children during their hospital stay.
Sever, bartender, manager
Cactus Club Café
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Accurately recorded food and beverage orders and anticipated guest needs
- Managed guest concerns and complaints
- Practiced one on one discussions with employees to help them advance and improve within the company
- Interviewed potential hires
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Lab Manager, research assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Attended study sessions, organized, labeled, and provided participants with study materials
- Interviewed participants between the ages of 3 and 90
- Assigned participants to research assistants for interviews
- Organized and ran lab and administrative meetings
- Reconciled lab credit card
- Updated and administered lab member and employee contracts
- Coded study responses and input data into Excel and Access
- Engaged in study recruitment in person and via e-mail
Education
BSN-AE Nursing -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, B.C12.2024
BA (Hons) Major in Psychology -
Thompson Rivers University
01.2018
BSc. (Hons) Medial: Biology-Psychology specialization -
Queen’s University
06.2015
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Documentation
- Health Promotion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
Clinical placements
- Long term care, 09/29/2022 - 10/28/2022, 48 hrs
- Psych, 03/13/2023 - 03/22/2023, 72 hrs
- Medicine, 05/29/2023 - 06/23/2023, 144 hrs
- Surgery, 07/05/2023 - 07/28/2023, 144 hrs
- Pediatrics, 10/12/2023 - 10/20/2023, 32 hrs
- Maternity, 10/26/2023 - 10/29/2023, 36 hrs
- Education, 09/25/2023 - 11/24/2023, 40 hrs
- Community Health, 02/28/2024 - 04/04/2024, 96 hrs
- Surgery, 05/28/2024 - 06/07/2024, 96 hrs
- Global Health, 05/13/2024 - 07/26/2024, 80 hrs
Certifications/ awards
- MediTech trained
- Omnicell trained
- Paris trained
- Pixilere trained
- CPR/AED Level C Certified – 10/2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – 05/2024
- Poster presenter at Association for Psychological Science conference – 05/2018
- Undergraduate Research Experience Award – 05/2018
Volunteer Experience
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Options Community Services, 10/2020 - 06/2022
- Answered phone lines from FHC line, 1-800SUICIDE, and 310 Mental Health
- Used active listening, empathy, paraphrasing, and open-ended questions to help callers manage their crises and worked with caller to identify how best to help them in their situation
- Empowered callers to make their own decisions and manage their crises
- Used BC211 and other information databases to find relevant referrals and community resources for callers
- Risk assessed callers to determine if police or ambulance needed to be dispatched to caller
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employed Student Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital- Children's Health Center
04.2024 - Current
Sever, bartender, manager
Cactus Club Café
10.2018 - 08.2022
Lab Manager, research assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
10.2018 - 07.2021
BSN-AE Nursing -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
BA (Hons) Major in Psychology -
Thompson Rivers University
BSc. (Hons) Medial: Biology-Psychology specialization -
Queen’s University
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