Madeline Watson
Jackson,LA
Summary
Seeking a registered nurse position to bring my skills in patient care and medical support. Background includes providing essential nursing care and assisting in patient treatments. Known for strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to changing clinical needs, with proficiency in patient monitoring and medical documentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about their health conditions, medications, nutrition, hygiene and other topics related to their well-being
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Assisted with wound care, including cleaning and bandaging
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other staff members
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control policies
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining medical equipment for use on patients
- Monitored the progress of assigned patients while they were receiving treatments or therapies
- Removed urinary catheters and cared for ostomy needs by emptying drainage receptacles and tubes
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
Student Nurse
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
08.2023 - Current
- I am a student nurse at Baton Rouge Community College currently in my final semester.
- I have completed my preceptorship of 135 hours at Our Lady of the Lake Children's hospital on the pre-op, post-op, PACU units.
- I have completed clinical rotations at Lane Regional Memorial Hospital, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Tau Center, Our Lady of the Lake Children's hospital, and Ochsner Medical Center
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
Teacher's Aide
Dixon Correctional Institute
Jackson, La
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Handling confidential student files ensuring they are properly organized and kept up to date
- Delivered help to education staff members and pupils in diverse areas
- Maintain confidential records related to student performance
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources
Student Worker File Clerk
Dixon Correctional Institute
Jackson, La
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked as a cashier handling all the money coming into the prison for inmates which includes hobby craft and carwash
- Issued petty cash and processed the proper paperwork to reimburse petty cash
- Answer multi phone lines to the public and within the prison
- Processed purchases for inmates to approved vendors and family members
- Prepare daily deposits
- Answer inmate correspondence efficiently and in a timely manner
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies as necessary
- Diligently maintain the yearly filing, which includes boxing old files up to be sent to the creamery
Education
Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community
05.2025
High School Diploma -
Centreville Academy
05.2021
Skills
- Detailed-oriented
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Remaining calm under pressure
- EPIC charting
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessments
- Punctual and Reliable
- ADL management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient communication
- Pediatric care
- Bedsore prevention
- Emergency response
- Oxygen therapy
- Basic life support
- IV insertion
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Baton Rouge Community College
08.2023 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Dixon Correctional Institute
12.2022 - 05.2024
Student Worker File Clerk
Dixon Correctional Institute
05.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Centreville Academy
Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community