HANNAH TOUNSAND
High Ridge, MO *****
*************@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
SKILLS
Patient Advocacy
Medication Administration
Patient Education
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
PPE Compliance
Taking and Recording Vital Signs
Information Confidentiality
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Electronic Charting
WORK HISTORY
Student Nurse Extern • SSM St. Clare Hospital
Fenton, MO • March 2021 to Current
Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry
Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters, and IVs
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Paraprofessional • Special School District Woerther Elementary
Ballwin, MO • October 2020 to March 2021
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
Dental Lab Technician • NDX Keller Dental Lab
Fenton, MO • July 2013 to May 2020
Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices
Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools
Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance
Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed
Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs
Mixed materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results
Shift Leader • Papa John's Pizza
Imperial, MO • October 2006 to October 2013
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
Effectively supervised staff of 8-9 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing • Missouri Baptist University School of Nursing
St Louis, MO • Expected in May 2023
President's Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List
Bachelor of Professional Studies - General Studies • Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO • December 2020
Awarded President's Citation
Minor in Psychology
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing • Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO • December 2020
Awarded President's Citation
Associate of Arts - General Studies • St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO • December 2019
Awarded Scholar of Excellence
Dean's List
Honor Roll
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Associate of Arts in Teaching • Jefferson Community College
Hillsboro, MO • December 2011
Dean's List
Honor Roll
A+ Scholarship Recipient
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Patient Care Tech, SSM Health
Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) American Heart Association