Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Duke University Hospital, excelling in culturally sensitive care and strong clinical judgment. A reliable team player, I effectively mentor peers while promoting patient safety initiatives. Fluent in English and Spanish, I am committed to continuous learning and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining top-notch healthcare practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, CTICU
Duke University Hospital, Durham
Durham
07.2023 - Current
Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN
Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome.
Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services.
Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals).
Participates in department specific quality initiatives (ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family.
Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs.
Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly.
Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self and others.
Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered.
Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns.
Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shifts assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family.
Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly.
Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
07.2025
ADN, Associate Degree - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2023
Associate of Science - Science
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2023
Skills
Fluent in English, Spanish & partially French
Eager, ambitious & fast learner
Efficient & reliable team player
Strong clinical judgment
Culturally sensitive care
Compassionate, effective communicator
Certification
ACLS (expiring March 2026)
BLS (expiring March 2026)
References
Nydia, Blanco, (336) 453-4925
Brandon, Carmen, (980) 425-8189
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Accomplishments
Collaborated with Phi Theta Kappa officers in the development of Sickle Cell Anemia: Spread Awareness
Collaborated as VP with officers of NSLS to assist in community events such as the Autumn's Leaves Festival
Achieved scholarly recognition in creative writing by competing at SCC Department of English & Literature
President's List Fall 2020, Dean's List Spring 2021, Dean's List Summer 2021
Duke America Reads/America Counts Program Tutor at Duke Office of Durham & Community AffairsDuke America Reads/America Counts Program Tutor at Duke Office of Durham & Community Affairs