Offering strong foundation in patient care principles and commitment to learning and developing in medical environment. Contributes understanding of medical terminology and ability to perform clinical tasks with attention to detail. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in the clinical extern role.
- Provided newborn care including initial and after 24hr assessments and monitoring feeding patterns/voids
- Monitored vital signs of both mothers and newborns while observing complications in health to healthcare team
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentationsuch as postpartum care
- Conducted BUBBLE checks and administered medications as prescribed, including pain relief for mothers
- Supported breastfeeding mothers with positioning, latch-on techniques, and troubleshooting common issues
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Skills lab: practice basic nursing skills such as taking vital signs, patient hygiene and monitoring a variety of patients on the geriatric floor.
- Observed RNs and other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities in patient care.
- Learned basic health assessment techniques such as taking patient histories and conducting physical examinations.
- Learned about professional ethics, communication skills and teamwork in healthcare.
- Customer service: Greeted customers, assisted in finding over-the-counter medications and products, handled cash transactions, and answered questions about products.
- Prescription processing: Data entry, verified prescription information, and packaged medications.
- Medication dispensing: Filled medication bottles ensuring the right medications and dosages are provided to patients.
- Inventory management: Restocked shelves and checked expiration dates on medications.
- Documentation: Scanned vaccine forms, and maintained accurate records and documentation (prescription records, patient profiles, and billing information).
- Professional development: Took opportunity to learn from experienced pharmacy staff and participated in training sessions to develop knowledge and skills.