• Practiced basic nursing care within scope of practice in a PACU & OR setting under the supervision of a RN Preceptor• Participated in turnover and sterilization of operating rooms• Observed over 100 hours of various surgical procedures ranging from cardiac, nephrology, urology, GYN, dermatology, & GI• Logged over 40 hours of shadowing scrub and circulating nursing positions• Assisted with PACU admissions, documented report from anesthesia, vital signs, surgical site inspection, and mobility & elimination assessments • Maintained client understanding of NPO and bedrest status as ordered• Executed patient transportation and explanation of the admission & discharge process• Collected specimens and assisted with setting up IV tubing & pumps• Interacted with client families relating to updates of surgical procedures

• Ensured that the social services and foster care network system acted responsibly towards clients in caseload• Provided consistent follow-up on case progress and the parties’ compliance with the Court orders• Thoroughly researched assigned cases, & influenced what was included in the case plan• Reviewed case documents, maintained complete records, and interviewed relevant individuals• Brought significant changes in the family situation to the Court’s attention• Advocated for the child’s best interest, including permanency planning • Conducted an independent assessment of the case facts/issues from the prospective of a neutral third party• Developed recommendations for the Court, which were included in a written report and presented to the Judge presiding over cases