Grecia Blanco
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Compassionate New Graduate Nurse with a strong desire for pediatric nursing. Experienced in caring for pediatric patients, through clinical rotations at UNM Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. Committed to creating safe and positive outcomes for patients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern- CTH Inpatient
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
12.2024 - Current
- Obtain patient vital signs in the CTH inpatient pediatric unit.
- Assist nurses and other staff in distracting the pediatric patients when procedures are being done that they are afraid of, like placing an IV.
- Assist children in activities of daily living like bathing and feeding.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional team to understand what the patient's plan of care is.
- Chart in the EMR patient's vitals, I&O, and ADLs.
- Provide compassionate care to pediatric patients going through a hard time to promote well-being and recovery.
- Provided emotional support to parents and families during critical situations, using open communication.
- Trained new nurse externs on the responsibilities and best practices regarding pediatric care.
- Assisted staff training to enhance my care for pediatric patients.
Patient Care Technician- Mother/Baby
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care in the Mother-Baby unit by obtaining mom and baby vitals.
- Assisted with the mothers and babies with activities of daily living.
- Charted all patient care provided, including vitals and baths.
- Collaborated with the interprofessional team to develop a plan of care for the patients.
- Trained new staff on the practices and duties of a tech on the Mother-Baby unit.
- Provided compassionate and attentive care to patients.
- Maintained a clean environment in patient rooms to reduce infection.
- Attended staff trainings to enhance my education in the patient population.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Kirtland Air Force Base
Albuquerque, NM
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted Children in online school during COVID.
- Planned and implemented programs and activities for the children.
- Engaged in training sessions to develop skills related to child development and program management.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
- Managed a classroom and the materials effectively while maintaining an organized space for the children.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Los Lunas, NM05-2026
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08-2021
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy Highschool
Albuquerque, NM05-2019
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Monitoring and obtaining vital signs
- Charting in the EHR
- Time management
- Communication
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Nurse Extern- CTH Inpatient
UNM Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician- Mother/Baby
UNM Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2024
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Kirtland Air Force Base
06.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy Highschool
Clinical Experience
- Fundamentals of Nursing: Belen Meadows Nursing Home, October 2024-December 2024
- Pediatric/Obstetrics: UNMH/Presbyterian Hospital, February 2025-April 2025
- Medical Surgical: UNM Hospital, October 2025- December 2025
- Critical Care (ED & ICU): UNM Hospital, February 2026- March 2026