Deja Nora

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing student with diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical, emergency, critical care, pediatric, psychiatric, and maternal-child settings. Recognized for strong assessment skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care while continuing to grow as a new graduate registered nurse.

Los Angeles General Medical Center—Los Angeles, CA (February 2026 - Apr 2026) SICU, CTICU, Medical-Surgical Unit | 135 hours

• Performed comprehensive assessments and monitored high-acuity patients, identifying and reporting changes in condition.
• Assisted in care of critically ill patients, including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support observation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, patient centered care and support care coordination.

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center—Downey, CA (September 2025 - Nov 2025) Emergency Department | 135 hours

• Conducted rapid triage and focused assessments, prioritizing care and demonstrating clinical judgement for patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions.
• Assisted with IV initiation, EKG placement, medication administration, and specimen collection.

Girls Club of Los Angeles—Los Angeles, CA (September 2025 - Nov 2025) Population/Community Health | 90 hours

• Developed a quality improvement initiative addressing emotional resilience and social-emotional development based on behavioral observations and classroom interactions.

PIH Good Samaritan Hospital—Los Angeles, CA (February 2025 - June 2025) Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU | 60 hours & Medical Surgical Unit | 45 hours

• Assisted with postpartum assessments including fundal checks, vital signs, and newborn monitoring, while providing breastfeeding support and patient education during the perinatal period.
• Supported comprehensive nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients, including wound care and glucose monitoring.
• Collaborated with case managers and social workers to participate in discharge planning, including SNF placement and resource coordination for patients experiencing homelessness.

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center—Los Angeles, CA (May 2025 - June 2025) Pediatric Unit, PICU, NICU | 68 hours

• Performed age appropriate assessments and supported care for pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Demonstrated therapeutic communication to support both pediatric patients and caregivers.

Kedren Community Health Center—Los Angeles, CA (June 2025 - July 2025) Adult and Children Psychiatric Units | 68 hours

• Conducted mental status assessments and utilized therapeutic communication techniques in an outpatient psychiatric setting.
• Assisted with care planning and patient education focused on medication adherence, coping strategies, and safety planning.

Kaiser Permanente South Bay—Harbor City, CA (February 2025 - Apr 2025) Medical Surgical Unit, Stroke Unit | 135 hours

• Delivered nursing care for adult patients with neurological and medical conditions, including performing neuro checks and monitoring for stroke-related complications.
• Supported safe discharge planning through patient education and care coordination.

Avalon Villa Care Center—Compton, CA (Oct 2024 - Nov 2024) Skilled Nursing Facility | 90 hours

• Provided rehabilitative and long-term care support including ADL assistance, bathing, feeding, mobility support, and fall prevention.
• Assisted with physical therapy sessions and guided patients through range-of-motion exercises to maintain mobility and prevent functional decline.

UCLA Health Care Extenders Program (May 2019 - September 2019)

Care Extender (Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 8N-Adult Surgical Unit)

• Supported nursing staff with patient care tasks, discharge coordination, and unit operations.
• Assisted patients and families, ensuring clear communication and compassionate support during hospitalization.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
• Expires: August 2026
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) — American Academy of CME (AACME)
• Expires: February 28, 2027