Ayden Aucoin
New Iberia
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented nursing student candidate with hands-on experience in acute care hospital settings. Demonstrates strong patient assessment skills, safe delivery of direct patient care, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Known for professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to perform well in fast-paced clinical environments while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stroke / Neurology Unit —Ochsner Lafayette General
Nurse Intern
Lafayette, LA
06.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to individuals with acute stroke and neurological conditions in a fast-paced inpatient setting
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, positioning, feeding, and hygiene
- Obtain and document vital signs, including neurological observations, and promptly report abnormal findings to the nursing team
- Support patient safety through fall precautions, frequent rounding, and proper use of assistive devices
- Collaborate with registered nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, patient-centered care
- Develop strong clinical judgment, time management, and communication skills while caring for high-acuity patients
Nursing Student
Childbearing, Family, and Adolescent Health Care
Lafayette, LA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Monitored fetal heart rates, assessing maternal and fetal well-being during labor and delivery.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital standards to maintain patient safety.
Nursing Student
Psychiatric/Community
Lafayette, LA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions across inpatient and community-based settings
- Conducted mental health assessments, including evaluation of mood, affect, behavior, cognition, and safety risks under supervision
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport, support emotional regulation, and promote patient trust
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans focused on safety, coping strategies, and patient education
- Participated in community health activities emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and resource awareness
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support holistic, ethical, and culturally sensitive care
Nursing Student
Medical Surgical Nursing
New Iberia, LA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and obtained accurate vital signs
- Provided direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, feeding support, and comfort measures
- Inserted and removed urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes under supervision
- Initiated and discontinued peripheral IV lines
- Assisted with wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record
- Practiced infection prevention, patient safety, and family-centered care
Nursing Student
Fundamentals of Nursing
Lafayette, LA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported perioperative patient care and recovery
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Collaborated with registered nurses to promote safe, efficient care delivery
- Utilized electronic medical records for accurate documentation and data retrieval.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana, LA12-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care & ADLs
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- Infection Control & Patient Safety
- Therapeutic Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Ethical & Professional Decision-Making
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) — American Heart Association
Timeline
Nursing Student
Childbearing, Family, and Adolescent Health Care
01.2026 - 05.2026
Nursing Student
Psychiatric/Community
08.2025 - 12.2025
Stroke / Neurology Unit —Ochsner Lafayette General
Nurse Intern
06.2025 - Current
Nursing Student
Medical Surgical Nursing
01.2025 - 05.2025
Nursing Student
Fundamentals of Nursing
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana