Grace Spota
Berryville
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate new graduate RN with a proven ability to provide quality patient care, utilizing strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient advocacy and safety developed through rigorous clinical training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Radford University EMS
02.2021 - Current
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Chief of EMS
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Oversee daily operations to keep everything running smoothly
Nurse Extern
Winchester Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
EMT
Associates in Emergency Care
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes for efficient patient information transfer between EMS personnel and hospital staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2025
Skills
- Patient education
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (National and Virginia certified)
- American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Winchester Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
EMT
Associates in Emergency Care
05.2022 - 08.2023
EMT-Basic
Radford University EMS
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
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