Emorie Thrasher

Motivated and compassionate pre-licensure nursing student anticipating graduation in May 2026, with a strong foundation in biological sciences and hands-on caregiving experience in home health and family care settings. Skilled in managing medically complex and total-care patients, with a keen interest in Women’s & Children’s Services, including PICU, NICU, Labor & Delivery, ICU, and Emergency Care. Recognized for empathy, resilience, and clinical judgment, consistently maintaining composure and effectiveness in high-acuity and emotionally demanding environments. Balancing the roles of full-time nursing student and mother demonstrates exceptional time-management skills, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to patient- and family-centered care.

• Academic excellence with scholarships and Dean’s/President’s List honors.
• Recognized for clinical excellence via BUD Award Nomination.
• Progressive hands-on clinical experience across high-acuity and women’s & children’s units.
• Practical caregiving experience including palliative and total care for medically complex patients.
• Community engagement and leadership via volunteer work.
• Strong personal discipline and resilience balancing motherhood, school, and clinical rotations.
• Certified and prepared for emergency care situations (BLS & FEMA).

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• FEMA Certified

Transplant & Burn Unit | Clinical Rotation

• Provided care to high-acuity adult patients, including post-transplant and burn populations.
• Assisted with head-to-toe assessments, wound and skin integrity care, mobility, and infection prevention.
• Developed prioritization skills and emotional resilience in a fast-paced, complex care environment.

Gastrointestinal & Acute Care Unit | Clinical Rotation

• Participated in care of patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
• Assisted with vital signs, intake and output, patient education, and safety monitoring.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to support effective care delivery.

Institute of Psychiatry (IOP) | Clinical Rotation

• Rotated through geriatric psychiatry, addiction services, and pediatric behavioral health units.
• Utilized therapeutic communication and trauma-informed care techniques.
• Assisted with patient safety, milieu management, and de-escalation strategies.

Pediatrics | Clinical Rotation

• Heart Center / Cardiac Step-Down / Cath Lab / PCICU: Supported pediatric cardiac patients, observed catheterizations, and monitored post-procedure care.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | Clinical Rotation

• Assisted in care of premature and medically complex neonates.
• Supported family-centered care, developmental care principles, and infection prevention.
• Observed neonatal monitoring, respiratory support concepts, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Labor & Delivery | Clinical Rotation

• Participated in intrapartum care, including maternal assessments and labor support.
• Observed vaginal and cesarean deliveries and supported patient education and emotional support.

Postpartum / Mother–Baby Unit | Clinical Rotation

• Assisted with postpartum and newborn care, including assessments, bonding support, and patient education.
• Supported breastfeeding education, newborn safety, and maternal recovery.

• Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Labor & Delivery / Women’s Health
• Emergency & Critical Care Nursing

• I am a pre-licensure nursing student with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 and a strong interest in beginning my professional nursing career at the Medical University of South Carolina through the Nursing Blitz program. I am particularly drawn to Women’s & Children’s Services, including the PICU, NICU, and Labor & Delivery, where compassionate, high-acuity, family-centered care is essential.
• My background in home health and family caregiving has provided me with early exposure to caring for medically complex patients, performing total care, recognizing changes in condition, and supporting patients and families during vulnerable moments. I was honored to be a BUD Award Nominee in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (Summer 2025), which reflects my commitment to therapeutic communication, emotional safety, and holistic care.
• As a full-time student and mother, I bring resilience, accountability, and strong time-management skills to every environment. I am eager to grow within MUSC, learn from experienced interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to safe, compassionate care while developing the clinical skills necessary to become a confident and effective registered nurse.