Nalina Iris Kiana Navarro

Motivated new graduate nursing student eager to begin a career in professional nursing. Brings a strong foundation in patient-centered, evidence-based care with diverse clinical experience. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment in fast-paced healthcare settings. Committed to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Ohio University: An internationally recognized nursing honor society that celebrates academic excellence and promotes leadership and service in the nursing profession. Membership reflects superior academic achievement and a commitment to advancing nursing knowledge and practice.
• Provost’s List at Ohio University, Ohio University: Awarded to students who have earned a 3.5 or greater GPA in at least half-time enrollment. Students who earn the Provost’s List distinction have demonstrated the ability to achieve academic success in a rigorous and challenging environment, often while balancing important commitments to their family and their community.

• BLS/CPR Certification, Jun 2024 - Jun 2026, American Heart Association
• PALS Provider, Jul 2025 - Jul 2027, American Heart Association

• Student Advisory Committee, College of San Mateo Nursing Student Association: Attends all NSA and Student Advisory Committee meetings. Works directly alongside the Nursing Director and Assistant Nursing Director to discuss course policies. Represent students’ and their course concerns to the faculty and discuss possible solutions if appropriate. Gives suggestions regarding curriculum revisions and/or other possible changes to enhance the learning experience of students. Relays information received during the meeting to respective classmates and to NSA.
• Second-Year Cohort Mentor, College of San Mateo: Served as a mentor to first-year nursing students by providing guidance, support, and resources to help navigate academic and clinical challenges. Arranged and hosted monthly meetings and fostered a positive learning environment. Encouraged professional development and modeled effective study habits, time management, and patient-centered care practices.

Semester 1- Fall 2024, August 2024-December 2024

• Seton Medical Center, Daly City, CA (Introduction to Nursing): Performed personal care and ADLs for the geriatric population (98 Clinical Hours Completed).
• Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, Redwood City, CA (Homeostasis in Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses on the Medical-Surgical Unit, Telemetry Unit, and gained experience working as a Perioperative Nurse (98 Clinical Hours Completed).

Semester 2- Spring 2025, January 2025-May 2025

• Zuckerberg SF General Hospital, San Francisco, CA (Pediatric Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses on the pediatric unit at the San Francisco County Hospital and rotated through the NICU (108 Hours Completed).
• Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (Maternity Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses on the Maternity Nursing Unit and gained experience in the NICU, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum (108 Hours Completed).

Semester 3- Fall 2025, August 2025-December 2025

• Mill's Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo, CA (Mental Health Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses on the Mental Health Unit and gained experience working in Psychiatric Emergency Services in the Emergency Department (120 Hours Completed).
• San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo, CA (Medical-Surgical Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses on the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit (125 Hours Completed).

Semester 4- Spring 2026, January 2026-May 2026

• Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, Redwood City, CA (Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing): Worked alongside Registered Nurses and took on independent total care for patients under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (in progress).
• Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, Redwood City, CA (Nursing Leadership): Worked alongside Registered Nurses and took on independent total care for patients under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, as well as participated in rounds and discharge planning for patients (in progress).