Jania Graham
Compassionate nursing student at Radford University, graduating December 2026 with a 3.97 GPA and a background in Human Nutrition from Virginia Tech. Experienced in diverse healthcare settings, including medical-surgical and critical care. Proven leader and former CNA, committed to evidence-based practice and enhancing patient outcomes in underserved communities.
Work History
Owner & Founder
5 Years 7 Months- Founded and independently operate a successful business serving clients across two Virginia locations while maintaining full-time academic enrollment.
- Manage scheduling, marketing, budgeting, customer relations, inventory, and business operations.
- Build long-term client relationships through professionalism, communication, and personalized service.
- Demonstrate leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and organizational skills by balancing entrepreneurship with rigorous nursing coursework.
- Recognized for creating an inclusive, welcoming environment that prioritizes trust, confidence, and individualized care.
Agency Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years- Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple healthcare facilities while quickly adapting to different teams, workflows, and patient populations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort.
- Collaborated effectively with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, patient-centered care.
- Developed exceptional adaptability and clinical judgment by successfully integrating into unfamiliar care environments with minimal orientation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- GPA: 3.97 / 4.00
- Dean's List (Spring 2024- Spring 2026)
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
- GPA: 3.56/4.00
- Dean's List (Spring 2022- Fall 2024)
- Presidential Scholarship Initiative (Full Academic Scholarship)
Skills
Affiliations
Completed supervised clinical experiences across behavioral health, medical-surgical, perioperative, maternal-newborn, pediatrics, critical care, and community health settings while providing patient-centered care and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Clinical experiences included Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Carilion Giles Community Hospital, Carilion St. Albans Behavioral Health, and additional Carilion clinical sites. Currently awaiting senior practicum placement on September 15, 2026. Applied for Labor and Delivery or NICU department.
Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Assisted with labor support, postpartum care, and newborn assessments.
• Observed vaginal and cesarean births while participating in maternal and newborn care.
• Assisted with fetal monitoring, postpartum assessments, breastfeeding support, newborn screenings, Apgar scoring, and patient education.
• Developed strong interest in Labor & Delivery nursing through direct exposure to childbirth and family-centered care.
Pediatrics
• Provided age-appropriate nursing care for pediatric and pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• Performed pediatric assessments, medication administration, oxygen therapy, IV care, and family-centered education.
Medical-Surgical & Critical Care
• Provided comprehensive nursing care for adult patients in medical-surgical and intensive care settings.
• Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, enteral feeding, airway management, tracheostomy care, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, and IV medication administration.
• Collaborated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams to prioritize patient safety and individualized care plans.
Behavioral Health
• Developed therapeutic communication skills while caring for patients experiencing acute mental health conditions.
• Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning and maintained a safe, compassionate care environment.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)