Kaela Desiderio
Oakland,NJ
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. I am seeking a nursing position in the Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at UNC Medical Center, where I can utilize skills and knowledge as a newly graduated RN to provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student Capstone
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Work alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitor patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Review charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Medical Surgical Floor as Student Nurse
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided patient-centered care with supervision of my clinical instructor - Developed time management skills by caring for 2 to 3 patients at a time - Developed teamwork skills by collaborating with peers, instructors, RNs, LPNs, and techs - Assisted with ADLs, vital sign assessment and documentation, medication administration with instructor supervisor, and various assessments - Developed proficiency with charting system
Clinical Nursing Student
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Clinical Rotations on Med/Surg floor, Women's Health / Labor & Delivery.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Daycare Provider
Burn Boot Camp
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Cared for and built trusting relationships with children aged 3 months to 13 years old and their families
- Provided activities for groups of up to 20 children while meeting emotional and physical needs
- Refined interpersonal skills, active listening, self-control, and patience
Assistant Manager
Johnson House Inn
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted my grandmother with managing her bed and breakfast
- Answered phone calls, took reservations, served breakfast, cleaned, and maintained rooms
- Built relationships with guests
Family Nanny
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
Volunteer
March For Our Lives Protest
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Co-Organizer
- Advocated for gun violence victims and listened to stories of those who have been affected
- Developed leadership skills through delegating work to volunteers and managing social media accounts
Medical Surgical Rehab as Student Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2023
Skills
- Nursing background
- First Aid and CPR
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Nursing Student Capstone
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Daycare Provider
Burn Boot Camp
03.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Surgical Floor as Student Nurse
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Nursing Student
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
March For Our Lives Protest
06.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Surgical Rehab as Student Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Johnson House Inn
01.2021 - 08.2023
Family Nanny
05.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
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