Kelsey LeeFaulkton Area Medical Center Internship
Hours Worked• Total: 90 Hours 30 minutes
• From 8 am to 10 am
• September 13th to December 12th
Career Objective• To hold a career I find interesting and enjoyable
• To have a career in a health-related field
• Attend the University of South Dakota studying kinesiology
Employer• Faulkton Area Medical Center
Internship Coordinator: April Sorensen, R.D.
Other Supervisors Chelsea Odden, Physical Therapy Ann Arbach, Lab Technician Rita Hanten, Patient Care Coordinator Sherry Turner, Safety risk officer Dr. John Carr, Chiropractor Dr. Anderson, Doctor
Positions Held/Duties Performed• Observed each department
How it works What kinds of tasks need to be performed
• Learned to take vital signs Blood pressure Heart rate Blood sugar Height Weight
Hospital Bed Emergency Room Procedure Room
Clinic Rooms
Physical Therapy Room
Occupational Competencies• Being able to work with a variety of people
• Communication
• Listening
• Responsibility
• Decision making
• Multitasking
• Problem solving
Importance of Internship• Being able to think on your feet
• Good communication is key
• How many employees it takes to run a hospital
• Not all patients are easy to work with
Summary• My internship showed me that I do like the health field setting.
• I would like to pursue a career in kinesiology.
EmployerFaulkton Area Medical Center
1300 Oak Street
PO Box 100
Faulkton, SD 57438
Phone: 605-598-6262
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