Zykia Buffin
Thomaston
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate nursing student with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a genuine passion for patient care. Brings exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a healthcare team. Organized and quick to master new skills, with hands-on clinical experience across multiple hospital units. Currently completing nursing studies with a strong foundation in telemetry, wound care, maternal, and pediatric care — ready to apply knowledge and continue growing in a dynamic clinical setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern II
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Prepared patient rooms and ensured cleanliness and safety standards.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients on post-care instructions and health management.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring patient recovery and reporting to RN.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures for infection control.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Upson Lee High School
Thomaston, GA05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene management
- Documentation accuracy
- Geriatric care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Neonatal care
- Palliative care
Certification
- BLS ( BASIC LIFE SUPPORT )
- CPI ( CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION)
- PCT (PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN )
- EKG TECH
- DEAN'S LIST (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Extern II
Upson Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
High School Diploma -
Upson Lee High School
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