Caroline Baran

Completed over 800 clinical hours so far:

• Adult Health I (42 hours)
• Maternal/Newborn (84 hours)
• Psychiatric/Mental Health (84 hours)
• Adult Health II (84 hours)
• Student Nurse Externship (165 hours) - description below
• Emergency Department shadowing (10 hours)
• Public Health (84 hours)
• Pediatrics (84 hours)
• Operating Room shadowing (10 hours)
• Capstone (168 hours) - Women's Specialty Unit, UNC Cancer Hospital

• Provided prompt and friendly service to enhance customer dining experiences.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
• Monitored guest needs throughout dining experience to provide attentive service.
• Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.

• Completed a global study abroad experience in Melbourne, Australia, gaining insight into international healthcare systems and nursing practices.
• Engaged with diverse populations, strengthening cultural competence and communication skills.
• Compared healthcare systems in the U.S. and Australia, including differences between public and private hospital models.
• Demonstrated adaptability and independence while navigating new clinical and academic environments.

• Completed 168 clinical hours in maternal and women’s health nursing on a Women’s Specialty Unit.
• Collaborated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Provided care to antepartum, postpartum, high-risk postpartum, and gynecologic patients, including those with complex medical needs.
• Strengthened skills in patient assessment, clinical judgment, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Delivered compassionate, family-centered care and provided patient education across diverse clinical situations.

• Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Shadowed experienced nurses to learn best practices in patient care.
• Conducted health assessments under supervision, gathering vital information for care plans.
• Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
• Supported medication administration by preparing and organizing medications for timely delivery.

• Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
• Answered call bells, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
• Improved quality of patient care by engaging with patients and families.
• Engaged in therapeutic play with pediatric patients.