Despina Nestoras
Broomall
Summary
Compassionate and caring nursing student with a natural affinity towards looking after patients and a personal commitment to quality patient care. Dependable candidate that manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to maximize interpersonal skills and dedication in an engaging and challenging environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Neumann University
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Medical Surgical - Adult Health I: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (Fall 2021)
- Mental Health: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (Fall 2021)
- Nursing Care of Childbearing Family - Maternity: Chester County Hospital (Fall 2022)
- Medical Surgical - Adult Health II: Riddle Hospital (Spring 2023)
- Medical Surgical - Adult Health III: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Fall 2023)
- Nursing Care of Children and Families - Pediatrics: Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children (Fall 2023)
- Community Health: Interboro High School (Spring 2024)
- Nursing Synthesis: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (Spring 2024)
Community Health Clinical Mission Trip
Neumann University
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
- Worked in a triage setting and practiced assessments such as, vital signs, daily weights, blood sugar checks, and evaluated patient's reason for visit, while in a bilingual environment.
- Fostered a culture of trust and communication with our patients and local population to increase patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Volunteer, Social Justice Club
Neumann University
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with partner organizations to enhance collaboration opportunities in promoting social justice initiatives.
- Facilitated open forums for discussing sensitive topics related to race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability rights, and more.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
Shadowing Student
Chester County Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Cautiously and analytically observed a nurses role in each operative phase: preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative care to ensure patient safety.
- Evaluated the pertinence of team-work, collaboration, and clear communication within the operating room.
- Observed an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure and a pacemaker implantation to restore faulty electrical signals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA05.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- PPE Compliance
- Shared Governance
- Empathetic Approach
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Constructive Feedback
- Industry Best Practices
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - 2023
Timeline
Volunteer, Social Justice Club
Neumann University
11.2023 - 05.2024
Community Health Clinical Mission Trip
Neumann University
10.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Experience
Neumann University
09.2021 - 05.2024
Shadowing Student
Chester County Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
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