Jaliyah Rucker
Conway
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student with extensive hands-on clinical experience across medical-surgical, obstetric, postpartum, neonatal, pediatric, and behavioral health settings. Currently employed as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Baptist Health and UAMS, providing direct patient care under RN supervision. Strong foundation in patient assessment, safety, communication, and evidence-based nursing practice. Anticipated RN graduation May 2026.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Baptist Health
12.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in acute care settings under RN supervision
- Obtain and document vital signs including BP, HR, RR, temperature, and SpO₂
- Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and toileting
- Perform EKGs and collect blood and urine specimens
- Observe, document, and promptly report changes in patient condition
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic patient environment
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – PRN
UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
11.2019 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered care across multiple units on a PRN basis
- Assist with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and safety
- Obtain and accurately record vital signs and patient data
- Collect specimens and assist with diagnostic procedures
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Communicate effectively with RNs and interdisciplinary team members
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health And Behavior Science/ Family And Consumer
University of Central Arkansas
12-2019
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- EKGs and specimen collection
- Intake & output monitoring
- Infection prevention and patient safety
- Professional Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management and organization
- Technical Skills
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Baptist Health
12.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – PRN
UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
11.2019 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)
Bachelor of Science - Health And Behavior Science/ Family And Consumer
University of Central Arkansas
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Student Nurse – Clinical Rotations
- Little Rock & Conway, Arkansas
- Completed supervised clinical rotations in:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Obstetrics & Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatrics
- Mental Health / Behavioral Health
- Clinical Sites:
- Baptist Health Medical Center – Little Rock
- Baptist Health – Conway
- CHI St. Vincent – Little Rock
- Arkansas State Hospital – Little Rock
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital – Little Rock
- Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and vital signs
- Assisted with medication administration under RN supervision
- Provided patient and family education using therapeutic communication
- Supported activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation)
- Monitored intake and output; recognized and reported abnormal findings
- Assisted with postpartum and neonatal assessments
- Documented care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe patient outcomes