VANESSA CALENZANI
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student with over 13 years of leadership and management experience in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in providing patient-centered care through clinical rotations in medical-surgical, pediatric, maternal-newborn, mental health, gerontology, community health, and leadership settings. Strong skills in communication, patient advocacy, delegation, team collaboration, critical thinking, and staff development. Seeking a New Graduate RN position where I can provide safe, evidence-based care while contributing strong leadership and organizational skills.
Experienced with managing diverse teams and optimizing departmental operations. Utilizes leadership and strategic planning skills to improve efficiency and team performance. Track record of fostering collaboration and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager
H&M
Los Angeles
09.2015 - 01.2024
- Led daily department operations while supervising, coaching, and supporting team members.
- Coordinated district-wide training workshops and educational initiatives for Sales Advisors.
- Developed training schedules and onboarding resources. Mentored employees and future trainers.
- Collaborated with store and district leadership and managed competing priorities while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback sessions and development opportunities for staff.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department's capabilities.
Department Supervisor
H&M
Los Angeles
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective staff training and performance management.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock discrepancies and improving accuracy.
- Developed and executed visual merchandising strategies to enhance store presentation and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for product assortment and promotions.
Sales Advisor
H&M
Los Angeles, CA
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Delivered exceptional customer service, assisted customers, processed transactions, and supported store operations.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to enhance product presentation and store aesthetics.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain inventory accuracy and replenish stock effectively.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and operational procedures to ensure consistent performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Angeles University
Los Angeles, CA09-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Leadership & Delegation
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer service
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA (2026-03)
- Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training (2026-06)
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Spanish – Basic Conversational
Timeline
Department Manager
H&M
09.2015 - 01.2024
Department Supervisor
H&M
03.2013 - 09.2015
Sales Advisor
H&M
07.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Angeles University
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Community Hospital of Huntington Park – Leadership Practicum
- ERB Foundation – Population Health Nursing
- St. Francis Medical Center – Women's Health Nursing
- All Saints Healthcare – Pediatric Nursing
- Bellflower Behavioral Health Hospital – Mental Health Nursing
- South Coast Global Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Chapman Global Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Anaheim Healthcare Center – Gerontology Nursing
- Brier Oak Healthcare Center – Fundamentals of Nursing