Dawn Aurora Sepo
Zuni Indian Health Service
Zuni,USA
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate Nursing Student entering Level 4 of Dual Associate Degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Delivered culturally sensitive, evidence-based care to rural and Native American communities while enhancing clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities. Aims to improve health outcomes through patient advocacy and teamwork in future nursing practice.
Work History
Clinical Health Technician
12 Years 3 Months- Provide direct patient care to neonatal, pediatric, prenatal, adult, and geriatric patients in outpatient clinics and Urgent Care.
- Obtained patient histories, performed physical measurements and vital signs, conducted point-of-care testing, collected laboratory specimens, initiated IVs, performed EKGs, assisted with procedures, administered immunizations, documented in electronic health record, and collaborated with healthcare providers to deliver safe, high-quality, culturally appropriate care.
- Assisted with COVID-19 testing in community clinics to ensure accurate results. and vaccination efforts while maintaining patient safety and quality care.
2 Months
- Observed and participated in the care of patients receiving peritoneal and hemodialysis.
- Assessed vascular access sites and monitored treatment responses.
- Evaluated fluid status and electrolyte balance.
- Reinforced education related to chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatments.
- Applied infection control practices and patient safety principles.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
8 Months- Provided safe, patient-centered nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients.
- Completed comprehensive physical assessments and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans.
- Applied nursing process in caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Enhanced patient education and discharge planning to support smooth transitions and recovery.
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments.
- Administered medications under clinical instructor supervision.
- Participated in interdisciplinary patient care and clinical documentation.
Education
Dual Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
- Incoming Level 4 Nursing Student
- Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2027
- Americans for Native Americans (ANA) Scholarship Recipient – Spring 2026
- New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association (NMNAINA) Student Success Award – Spring 2026
- N-Nurse Student Symposium Scholar Award – November 2025
- Zuni Tribal Scholarship Recipient – Fall 2025–Present
Skills
Assessment Skills
Head-to-toe assessments
Focused physical assessments
Neurological assessments
Respiratory and cardiovascular assessments
Pain assessments
Skin and wound assessments
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical skills
Medication administration
Intravenous (IV) insertion and maintenance
Phlebotomy
Blood glucose monitoring
Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Point-of-care laboratory testing
Oxygen therapy
Nebulizer treatments
Sterile and aseptic technique
Wound care
Infection prevention
Nursing Practice
Nursing process
Nursing care planning
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Discharge planning
EHR documentation
Interprofessional collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Patient advocacy
Cultural awareness
Critical thinking and clinical judgment
Organization and time management
Healthcare adaptability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity
Lifelong learning
Community service dedication
Dedication to serving rural
underserved
and Native American communities
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Expires: December 2027
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Expires: December 2026
- Certificate of Completion The Community Interpreter – Medical Edition UNM Health Sciences Center Zuni Language Medical Interpreter Training
COMPLETED CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Adult Health Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Long-Term Care
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
Timeline
03.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCH)
09.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Clinical Health Technician
Zuni Indian Health Service
05.2014 - CurrentRead More
University of New Mexico – Gallup
Dual Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nursing
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