Rowan Cottrell
Roundup,MT
Summary
A motivated and compassionate full-time nursing student with clinical experience and a passion for patient-centered care. Currently a senior pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and taking additional coursework towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experienced Patient Care Technician in a Pre-Op and Post-op setting, demonstrating collaboration, communication, and problem solving skills. Recognized for multiple semesters of academic honors. Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Awarded multiple scholarships including the Nelles Nurse Scholarship and the Badovinac Family Scholarship. Dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care and contributing to a positive healthcare team environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prepared patients for surgery
- Performed Phlebotomy skills
- Cared patients post-operatively
- Provide care for 20-70+ patients per day
Office Assistant
Montana Frontier Sandstone
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Built websites
Lifeguard
Hurricane Harbor Rockford
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana Stae University Billings
Billings, MT05-2026
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
Montana Frontier Sandstone
06.2021 - 08.2021
Lifeguard
Hurricane Harbor Rockford
07.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana Stae University Billings