Casandra Cabrera
Buffalo
Summary
Dedicated nursing student pursuing clinical excellence through compassionate, patient-centered care. Skilled in basic nursing procedures, communication, and teamwork. Deeply committed to empowering patients through education, supporting their autonomy, and tailoring care to individual needs. Seeking experiences to further develop clinical competencies and contribute meaningfully to patient well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiology Tutor
SUNY University at Buffalo
10.2023 - Current
- Provided alternative resources for students enrolled in Physiology.
- Prepared notes and practice questions prior to the session, based on the student’s style of learning.
- Demonstrate content in various forms to all individuals, regardless of any limitations.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated behaviors that encouraged safe, positive play, and expression of creativity.
- Monitored children's safety at drop-off and pick-up, and relationships with families.
- Communicated with parents and families about children's progress in speech, motor and cognitive function
Orientation Leader
SUNY University at Buffalo
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated and demonstrated presentations to first-year UB students and participated in informative panels for parents and families.
- Created and provided schedules through Microsoft Excel, which managed the workload for five peers.
- Applied problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment among families with language barriers.
Retail Sales Associate
Target
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted inventory and merchandise stock count using computerized systems.
- Oversaw training and identified the needs of customers while offering ethical and professional customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Queens, NY06-2021
Skills
- Clinical assessment with manual vitals
- Blood drawing/lab work
- Electronic health records
- Epic, Athena, eClinicalWorks training
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Patient discharge education
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2025
Women in STEM Scholarship, Jane Faulman Scholarship, Awarded Fall 2024
Pride of New York Scholarship, University at Buffalo, Award Fall 2021
Dean's List, Fall 2023-Current
GPA 3.61
Affiliations
- President of Multicultural Nursing Student Association at the University at Buffalo (2025-Current)
- Junior Representative of Multicultural Nursing Student Association at the University at Buffalo (2024-2025)
- Active member of Filipino American Student Association at the University at Buffalo (2021-current)
- Active member of Latin American Student Association at the University at Buffalo (2024)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
- Naloxone Training
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Jewish Community Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Physiology Tutor
SUNY University at Buffalo
10.2023 - Current
Orientation Leader
SUNY University at Buffalo
04.2023 - 09.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Target
02.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY University At Buffalo