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