Sade Wilkins El

Medical Surgical Unit - 108 hours

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and monitored postoperative and chronic disease management patients.
• Applied advanced med-surg concepts: oxygenation, perfusion, infection control, pain management.
• Assisted with wound care, mobility, intake and output tracking, and discharge education.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care.

PCU, ICU, ER Unit - 135 hours

• Monitored high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac, respiratory, and neuro assessments.
• Applied sepsis protocols, shock recognition, cardiac emergency interventions, and respiratory failure management.
• Assisted with sterile procedures, rapid responses, and emergent interventions.
• Interpreted and reported telemetry, lab abnormalities, and vital changes promptly.

Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Unit - 54 hours

• Conducted developmentally appropriate assessments using FLACC and Wong-Baker pain scales.
• Applied pediatric concepts including growth and developmental milestones, hydration management, and family-centered care.
• Assisted with respiratory monitoring, post-op care, and caregiver education.

Maternity/OB, Neonatal ICU Unit - 54 hours

• Performed postpartum assessments of the fundus, lochia, perineum, pain and newborn care.
• Applied OB concepts: labor stages, newborn transition, APGAR scoring.
• Observed NICU protocols involving thermoregulation, feeding, and respiratory monitoring.

Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit - 135 hours

• Provided direct patient care including vital signs, hygiene, mobility assistance, intake/output monitoring, and comfort measures for patients with diverse medical and postoperative needs.
• Worked closely with RNs, physicians, PT/OT, CNAs, and case management to coordinate patient-centered care.

Psychiatric Unit - 81 hours

• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
• Assisted in facilitating group sessions on healthy coping, grounding techniques, and communication skills.

Medical Surgical, Operating Room, GI Lab - 135 hours

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Medical Surgical Unit - 135 hours

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Skilled Nursing Facility - 135 hours

• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.