As part of an integrated curriculum experienced clinicals on different units every week, requiring exceptional flexibility and adaptability to provide optimal care for a wide variety of different patient populationsExperienced clinicals at all three local hospitals, providing a broad base of experience with different technologies and charting programs

Assisted to provide safe, restraint free environment for patients requiring 1:1 supervision through use of techniques such as distraction and therapeutic communication

Provided basic care for 12-18 patients on average, requiring excellent time management and prioritization skillsResponsible for identifying important changes in patient status and notifying nurseFloated from medical-surgical home unit as needed to other areas including: neuro, ortho, cardiac, IMU, ICU, and rehab, providing me broad experienceCross trained as unit clerk, giving me extensive knowledge of Meditech, and allowing me to be more flexible to best meet unit’s needsCompleted preceptor training course