Allie Evangelista

• Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities accurately, timely, and efficiently.
• Monitored and obtained vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
• Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
• Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
• Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
• Supported patients with mobility, transferring, and positioning needs.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
• Documented patient information in electronic health records (EPIC) accurately.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
• Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and needs.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
• Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.

Medical Surgical Clinical Experience

• 80 hours completed on this unit
• Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
• Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
• Competently placed telemetry on patients.
• Assisted Registered Nurse with a Blood-Transfusion.
• Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
• Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
• Participated in rounds with nurses, monitoring patient well-being, offering insights on patient conditions, and relevant nursing interventions.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for patients while making careful documentation of findings.
• Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete safe patient transfers, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.

• Operated and cared for patients under the direction of licensed nursing professionals, and pursued opportunities to learn new skills on various units, including Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, Cardio-Thoracic ICU, Outpatient Orthopedic PACU, and Surgical ICU.
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans, and reported any updates to senior medical staff.
• Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak, and onset of each.
• Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete venous, arterial, and finger-stick blood draws.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, and under the discretion of the senior nursing staff.
• Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
• Observed medical procedures, including Cardio-Thoracic, Orthopedic, and Obstetric-Gynecological, to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
• Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and monitoring vital signs.
• Educated patients and families on medication management and post-discharge instructions.
• Participated in daily rounds to update team on patient conditions and needs.
• Engaged in and conducted patient assessments to identify needs, report findings to nurses, and provide education to patients and families.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
• Built rapport with patients' family members and nursing staff.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assisted with the setup and observed the operation of medical equipment and patient monitors, such as defibrillators, cardioversion devices, implantable electrical cardiac devices, and mechanical circulatory support systems.
• Engaged in reflective practice and sought feedback to improve nursing competencies.

• 40 hours completed on various units
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Observed and participated in group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Observed numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to aid in the restoration of safety and security among patients.
• Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.

Postpartum Unit at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information on neonates and infants.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies for mother and baby.
• Aided in the care of mother and baby in the Postpartum unit.
• Assisted the nurse with gathering vital sign information and medication administration for mother and baby.
• Assisted the nurse with babies' first screenings and tests.

Labor and Delivery Unit at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

• Assisted nurse with ongoing screening of pain and labor progression.
• Provided comfort for mother and father in times of high stress.
• Updated mother and father on updates from the NICU
• Assisted nurse in gathering supplies and medications during labor process.

Pediatric Unit at Reading Tower Health

• Competently started IV pump and tubing.
• Assessed the patient's vital signs and comprehensively assessed the patient from head-to-toe in a systematic manner.
• Removed an IV site from a child.
• Educated the guardian of the patient on patient status.
• Positively influenced patient and families attitude through genuine care.
• Provided neonate with bottle-feedings.