Jenna Polhill
Machesney Park
Summary
Dedicated Professional Student Nurse Intern at UW-Health Swedish American, proficient in medication administration and critical thinking. Excelled in providing exceptional patient care, enhancing team collaboration, and adapting to rapidly changing environments. Demonstrated strong communication, significantly contributing to positive patient outcomes and support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Student Nurse Intern
UW-Health Swedish American
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL12.2024
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through June, 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification obtained November, 2024
Clinical Experience
Advocate Christ Medical Center - 09/2024-12/2024
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital - 01/2024-05/2024
Ortho/Medical/Surgical
OSF Home Health - 08/2023-12/2023
OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital - 01/2023-05/2023
Medical/Surgical
Timeline
Professional Student Nurse Intern
UW-Health Swedish American
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University
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