Andrea Barajas, RN
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
New graduate Registered Nurse with CNA and clinical experience. Bringing three years of teaching experience to educate and promote health to patients and families, highlighting strengths in communication, safety, and family engagement. Dedicated to beginning a full-time nursing career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Communication Specialist
Challenger School
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Instructed preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, promoting social, emotional, and physical development
- Coordinated safe and efficient student dismissal as an afterschool Communication Specialist, ensuring secure reunification with families via walkie-talkie
- Built strong parent partnerships through daily communication and collaboration with staff
- Applied proactive behavior and classroom management strategies
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by quickly learning new subjects and adjusting to different classroom settings and teaching styles
- Delivered lesson plans and instructional materials for K-12 students across various subjects, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive and productive learning environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sandstone Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and charting clients information
- Enhanced and promoted hygiene standards to fulfill physiological and psychosocial needs
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercises routines
- Answered call lights for supported patient comfort and safety
Travel COVID-19 Tester
Insight Medical
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed COVID-19 testing on sites for companies
- Knowledge protocol testing and results
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Las Vegas College
01.2025
Pre-Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant
College of Southern Nevada
01.2022
High School Diploma -
Southwest Career And Technical Academy
05-2019
Skills
- Patient care and safety (vital signs, ADL support, infection control)
- Clinical assessment and documentation (EHR familiarity, reporting changes)
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking & prioritization
- Therapeutic communication & compassionate care
- Adaptability and leadership from teaching and classroom management
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Nevada (License number available upon request)
- CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult
- Nevada Early Care and Education Professional Career Ladder
- CNA - Expired
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher/Communication Specialist
Challenger School
09.2022 - 06.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
Sandstone Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 10.2022
Travel COVID-19 Tester
Insight Medical
12.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Las Vegas College
Pre-Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Southwest Career And Technical Academy
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