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Danielle Stueland
New Graduate Registered Nurse
San Diego,CA
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Summary
Dedicated New Graduate Nurse with a strong commitment to meeting patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to diverse populations while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support with daily living activities. Excels at communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort. Certified in NRP, ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NIHSS.
Overview
2
2
Degree
5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Self-Employed
San Diego, CA
05.2014 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Patient Care Assistant
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered fast-paced, high-volume care to 30+ pediatric patients within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Emergency Department.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, recognizing clinical changes, and communicated immediately with staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Partnered with the multidisciplinary team to support treatments, procedures, and care delivery for a high-turnover patient population.
- Prepared exam rooms and streamlined patient flow during peak triage hours, directly reducing patient turnaround and wait times.
- Maintained infection control standards and sterile environments across patient rooms and common areas to ensure optimal safety and support a healing environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and strict I/Os for 15+ critically ill neuro-surgical-trauma patients, immediately reporting any changes. Assisted the team with bedside procedures, maintained sterile field, performed patient turns, and repositioning to prevent injuries. Supported activities of daily living (ADLs) including transfers, bathing, grooming, and ROM exercises, consistently prioritizing patient dignity, alignment, and comfort. Maintained a highly secure and clean clinical environment while safely managing specialized ICU equipment, including ICP monitors, specialized drains, and ventilators.
Certified Nursing Assistant
RCM Health Care Services
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated testing schedules to streamline large-scale healthcare operations, ensuring efficient public access for 30+ students daily.
- Supervised student health testing procedures, strictly enforcing regional health protocols and infection mitigation guidelines to maintain a fully compliant and secure clinical environment.
- Performed rapid-testing follow-ups, managing clinical escalation and required next steps for positive or inconclusive results.
- Communicated effectively with students and healthcare team to address concerns.
Cashier
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated the cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Received payments for orders, and issued receipts.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find the necessary store items.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Server
Golden Spoon
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Orange County, CA 04.2024 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Biology for Allied Health
San Diego Community College District
San Diego, CA 08.2020 - 05.2022
State Certification - Nursing Assistant Program
San Diego Medical College
San Diego, CA 04.2021 - 07.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration (PO, IV, SubQ)
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Sterile Technique
- Wound Care
- Electronic Health Records (Epic)
- Patient Telemetry Monitoring
- Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Time Management & Prioritization
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS certified
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider - AAP (Exp: 09/2028)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) AHA (Exp: 02/2028)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) AHA (Exp: 02/2028)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (Exp: 02/2027)
- NIHSS - Apex Innovations (Exp: 09/2027)
Clinical Experience
- West Anaheim Medical Center | Capstone (Telemetry) | 135 Hours
- Greater El Monte Community Hospital | ED, Med-Surg/Tele, ICU | 135 Hours
- Project Access | Public Health Nursing | 90 Hours
- Children's Hospital of Orange County | Med-Surg, NICU, Oncology | 67.5 Hours
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center | Labor and Delivery, Postpartum | 67.5 Hours
- Pacific Haven Healthcare Center | Skilled Nursing | 135 Hours
- Orange County Global Medical Center | Locked Psychiatry Unit | 90 Hours
- Silverado Rolling Hills Memory Care | Skilled Nursing | 135 Hours
- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center | Med-Surg/Tele | 135 Hours
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2025 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
04.2024 - 03.2026
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
RCM Health Care Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
State Certification - Nursing Assistant Program
San Diego Medical College
04.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Biology for Allied Health
San Diego Community College District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Cashier
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
10.2019 - 04.2020
Server
Golden Spoon
11.2018 - 09.2019
Nanny
Self-Employed
05.2014 - Current