Compassionate RN new graduate with MS in Nutrition focused in maternal-child health. Eager to begin nursing career at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center on any unit while working toward long-term goal of joining the Labor & Delivery team. Brings a unique perspective combining clinical education with 20+ years of hands-on parenting experience across all developmental stages. NRP and ACLS certified with strong multitasking, assessment, and interpersonal skills. Committed to delivering patient-centered care as a dedicated team member while developing expertise in maternal-newborn nursing.
Courses & Hours (972 total clinical hours)
· Foundations of Nursing – College of the Canyons Skill Lab – 121.5 hours
· Fundamentals of Nursing – UCLA West Valley Medical Center – 162 hours
· Psychiatric Nursing – Dignity Health Northridge Hospital – 81 hours
· Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing – Providence Holy Cross – 121.5 hours
· Maternal/Child Health Nursing – Valley Presbyterian Hospital –121.5 hours
· Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing – Henry Mayo Hospital –121.5 hours
· Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing – Adventist Simi Valley – 243 hours
Clinical Experience Summary
· Assisted with vaginal deliveries, postpartum & neonatal assessment (APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, vital monitoring), skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and maternal education (lactation support, postpartum depression awareness).
· Helped manage and coordinate care for patients with stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, acute kidney injury, colostomy, and pancreatitis.
· Nursing skills include medication and IV administration, Foley catheter insertion, IV insertion, wound care, NG tube insertion, G-tube feeding, physical assessment, infection control and safety protocols.
· Utilized and became proficient in using Epic Electronic Health Records.