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Riya  Nand

Riya Nand

Sacramento

Summary

Caring, compassionate, and highly motivated nursing student graduating May 2026 with over 510+ clinical hours across Neuroscience, Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Behavioral Health, Cardiothoracic, and Labor & Delivery. Strong assessment abilities, patient-family communication, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Seeking a Pediatric Precepting position to deliver safe, evidence-based, compassionate care to patients and their families.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

East 6 Cardiothoracic Unit
Sacramento , CA
10.2025 - 11.2025
  • Demonstrated critical thinking interpreting basic EKG strips
  • Performed tracheostomy care and suctioning
  • Administered G-tube medications
  • Supported post-operative cardiothoracic patients with respiratory and mobility needs
  • 100 hours

Student Nurse

Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital
Sacramento , CA
09.2025 - 10.2025
  • Utilized therapeutic communication skills
  • Applied critical thinking to patient behavior, safety, and emotional needs
  • Supported trauma-informed and patient-centered care
  • 80 hours

Volunteer

River City Food Bank
Sacramento , CA
09.2025 - 09.2025

Worked with large team that created an organized flow of food shelter. Food and additional resources were provided monthly groceries to families who have limited food and resources.

Student Nurse

Davis 10 PICU
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Observed and assisted in high-acuity pediatric critical care environment
  • Participated in patient monitoring and supportive care tasks
  • 10 hours

Student Nurse

Davis 7 Pediatrics
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted with age-appropriate hygiene and bed baths
  • Completed pediatric head-to-toe assessments
  • Calculated 24-hour and hourly maintenance fluids
  • Utilized growth curves to assess nutritional status
  • Used 24-hr intake/output values to evaluate fluid balance
  • 52 hours

Student Nurse

Davis 5 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Provided bottle feeding and monitored infant vitals
  • Supported thermoregulation and comfort measures
  • 22 hours

Student Nurse

Davis 3 Birthing Suite (Labor & Delivery)
Sacramento , CA
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Obtained maternal vital signs
  • Assisted with IV therapy maintenance solutions and piggyback medications
  • Participated in external fetal monitoring
  • Performed newborn assessments
  • Delivered patient and family-centered care
  • 44 hours

Student Nurse

East 4 Accelerated Access Unit
Sacramento , CA
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Performed patient assessments
  • Provided patient and family-centered care
  • Adapted quickly to changes due to frequent patient assignment shifts
  • 62 hours

Student Nurse

East 6 Neuroscience
Sacramento , California
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs and neurological changes
  • Worked with Epic system
  • Performed head-to-toe assessments
  • Removed Foley catheter
  • Assisted with ADLs, bed baths, and perineal care
  • Obtained blood glucose readings
  • Administered subcutaneous injections
  • Provided culturally sensitive care for hospice patient and family
  • 140 hours

Education

Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
05-2026

Associate of Science - Nutrition

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
01-2024

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Clinical Skills: Vital signs, subcutaneous injections, blood glucose monitoring, neurological assessments, Foley catheter care, pediatric assessments, newborn assessments, external fetal monitoring, trach care & suctioning, G-tube medication administration, IV maintenance, wound care, ADLs, EMR documentation, patient support, and has knowledge EMR
  • Soft Skills: Critical thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability, culturally competent care, patient advocacy

Certification

Basic Life Support (AHA) — Expires July 2026

Timeline

Student Nurse

East 6 Cardiothoracic Unit
10.2025 - 11.2025

Volunteer

River City Food Bank
09.2025 - 09.2025

Student Nurse

Sacramento Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025

Student Nurse

Davis 10 PICU
04.2025 - 04.2025

Student Nurse

Davis 5 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
04.2025 - 04.2025

Student Nurse

Davis 3 Birthing Suite (Labor & Delivery)
04.2025 - 04.2025

Student Nurse

Davis 7 Pediatrics
03.2025 - 04.2025

Student Nurse

East 4 Accelerated Access Unit
02.2025 - 03.2025

Student Nurse

East 6 Neuroscience
10.2024 - 11.2024

Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing

Sacramento City College

Associate of Science - Nutrition

Sacramento City College

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sacramento City College
Riya Nand