Aaron Capulong

Compassionate nursing candidate with diverse clinical experience in med-surg, ICU, pediatrics, and psychiatric care. Demonstrates leadership as Legislative Chair and delegate at the AACN Student Policy Summit, emphasizing teamwork, effective communication, and patient-centered care. Seeking a nurse residency to enhance skills in safe and competent practice.

• Med‑Surg (pending 180 hours) | HCA Florida Memorial Hospital | Advanced adult‑health clinical practice, complex patient management, prioritization, time‑management, discharge teaching, teamwork with high‑acuity patient populations.
• ICU / ER (120 hours) | HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital | Hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, early‑deterioration recognition, triage, SBAR communication, trauma‑informed care.
• Pediatrics (60 hours) | Wolfson Children’s Hospital | Pediatric assessments, medication administration, family‑centered communication, developmentally appropriate care.
• Med‑Surg (120 hours) | UF Health North | Comprehensive assessments, medication administration, wound care, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Women's Health (60 hours) | Ascension St. Vincent’s | Newborn and postpartum assessments, breastfeeding support, maternal‑infant bonding, culturally sensitive care.
• Chronic Care / Rehabilitation (60 hours) | Brooks Rehabilitation | Supported patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, and functional impairments; assisted with mobility, ADLs, and restorative care; reinforced safety, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Psychiatric/Mental Health (60 hours) | Baptist Medical Center Downtown | Mental‑status assessments, therapeutic communication, safety monitoring, coping‑strategy reinforcement, interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Long‑Term Care (60 hours) | River Garden Senior Services | Supported geriatric patients with chronic conditions, performed basic assessments, assisted with ADLs, practiced therapeutic communication, reinforced safety and comfort measures.

• Student Nurses Association (SNA) — Legislative Chair, led advocacy initiatives, coordinated policy engagement.
• AACN Student Policy Summit 2026 — Washington, D.C. Selected as a UNF representative to participate in federal nursing policy education, legislative meetings, and national advocacy efforts.