Janiya Hargraves
Conway,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with Emergency Department experience and a solid clinical foundation across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, and Medical-Surgical units. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, rapid assessment, and a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments..
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in fast-paced ER environment.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
General Manager’s Assistant
Car-Mart
Conway, AR
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed scheduling, inventory planning, and effective internal team communications for the GM.
- Resolved complex customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and managed administrative duties crucial to daily operations and goal achievement.
Cashier / Sales Associate
Buff City Soap
Conway, AR
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed scheduling, inventory planning, and effective internal team communications for the GM.
- Resolved complex customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and managed administrative duties crucial to daily operations and goal achievement.
Cashier Clerk
Staples
Conway, AR
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers with purchases, returns, and inquiries.
- Supported merchandise stocking and store organizations.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
Little Rock, AR
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized customer and maintained visual merchandise standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2026
Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing -
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-2025
Skills
- Vital Signs & EKG/ECG Monitoring
- Intermediate Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- IV Insertion (Practice/Observation)
- Glucometer Operation
- Intermediate Phlebotomy
- De-escalation Techniques
- Mandated Reporter Protocols
- Safe Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Strong Communication
- Active Listening
- Compassionate & Patience
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Strong Work Ethic & Punctuality
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Exp. July 2026
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
03.2026 - Current
General Manager’s Assistant
Car-Mart
06.2023 - 07.2024
Cashier / Sales Associate
Buff City Soap
06.2022 - 05.2023
Cashier Clerk
Staples
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Central Arkansas
Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing -
Baptist Health College Little Rock
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Student Nurse, Baptist Health College Little Rock – Various Units, 2024 - 2025
- Material-Newborn Care (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU):
- Actively assisted with fetal monitoring and provided therapeutic support to mothers during active labor and delivery.
- Provided managed care for the mother-baby dyad, consistently conducting thorough newborn assessments and delivering patient education on infant care, feeding, and safety.
- Observed and participated in care within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Medical-Surgical Nursing:
- Provided direct, hands-on care for adult patients with complex acute and chronic conditions.
- Competently practiced safe medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IM), wound care, and vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted thorough patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-care management.
- Perioperative:
- Maintained strict adherence to sterile techniques while observing and assisting the surgical team during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care.
- Skills Applied: Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Team Communication, EMR Documentation