Clara Bullick

Detail-oriented healthcare professional with a background in design and sales, and specialized training in the operating room, critical care, patient care coordination, and pediatrics. Proven ability to multitask and remain focused in high-pressure settings to deliver safe and exceptional care. Seeking to expand direct patient care role within an outpatient setting, leveraging strong observational skills and adaptable nature.

University of Minnesota Children’s Masonic Hospital

Minneapolis, MN — Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Orientation, Jan 2025- Apr 2025

• Clinical Training: Completed a rigorous 4-month orientation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), gaining specialized training in Med-Surg, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Oncology, and Transplant nursing.
• Comprehensive Assessment: Performed systematic head-to-toe physical assessments for a diverse pediatric population ranging from neonates to young adults (18 years).
• Acuity & Care Management: Managed evidence-based care plans for pediatric patients with complex acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring physiological stability and safety.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Synchronized care delivery with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and social workers, to optimize patient outcomes.

University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank

Minneapolis, MN — Operating Room Nurse, Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

• Specialized OR Nursing: Expertly managed high-volume ENT, Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery (Oculoplastic/Facial) cases.
• Multidisciplinary Versatility: Cross-trained and proficient in Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Urology, OBGYN, and Spine surgery.
• Surgical Coordination: Led surgical teams through efficient environmental management and seamless coordination with anesthesia and scrub personnel.
• Patient Safety & Advocacy: Guaranteed patient safety through precise positioning, monitoring device placement, and vigilant intraoperative surveillance.
• Operational Excellence: Orchestrated equipment logistics and maintained meticulous intraoperative documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

University of Minnesota Medical Center, East Bank

Minneapolis, MN — Student Nurse, Neurosurgical ICU, Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

• Clinical Care: Collaborated with RN preceptors to prioritize and deliver evidence-based care for critically ill patients in high-acuity settings (e.g., ICU/Step-down).
• Technical Proficiency: Managed complex needs for intubated and sedated patients, including airway maintenance, physiological monitoring, and infection prevention.
• Patient Advocacy: Provided compassionate emotional support to families and ensured patient dignity through sensitive communication and meticulous bedside care.
• Documentation: Executed accurate, real-time documentation of critical lab values, vital signs, intake/output (I&O), and physical assessments using Electronic Health Records (EHR).

University of Minnesota Physicians, Urology 

Minneapolis, MN — EMT, Clinic Support Specialist, Nov 2020 - Dec 2023

• Clinical Proficiency: Execute sterile field preparation and provide direct assistance for high-acuity procedures, including cystoscopies (stent removal), vasectomies, biopsies, and complex catheterizations.
• Specialized Care: Perform advanced urological nursing interventions, including nephrostomy tube removals, staple removals, and Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) treatments.
• Patient Education & Navigation: Deliver comprehensive perioperative teaching for adult urology patients and provide instruction on clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) and post-surgical home care.
• Care Coordination: Manage end-to-end patient readiness by auditing medical records (imaging, diagnostics) and facilitating real-time triage for provider add-on patients.
• Communication: Maintain closed-loop communication between patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and efficient triage.

Concordia University, St. Paul, MN — Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2023