KA'LECIA RATLIFF
Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated soon-to-graduate ADN nurse with specialized clinical experience in postpartum care, labor and delivery, maternal-newborn care, and newborn assessment. Recognized for exceptional empathy, sound clinical judgment, and strong prioritization skills while delivering family-centered care. Committed to supporting mothers, infants, and families during critical transitions by promoting safe, evidence-based practices that enhance patient well-being. Actively seeking a Mother-Baby Nurse Residency to refine expertise and contribute to improved maternal and infant health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
COACH
Columbia, SC
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate fast-paced daily operations, communicate effectively with diverse individuals, while fostering strong team morale.
Operations Manager
Forever 21
Columbia, SC
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised staff, trained team members, and implemented workflow efficiencies.
Assistant Manager
Platos Closet Two Notch
Columbia, SC
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, South Carolina05.2026
General education -
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, South Carolina08.2020
Skills
- Postpartum assessment
- Newborn care & feeding support
- Breastfeeding support & education
- Recognition of clinical changes
- Care prioritization
- Family-centered patient care
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Epic documentation
Affiliations
Student Nurses Association (SNA) 2025-Present
- Central Carolina Technical College Chapter Member
- Selected as school representative for the 2026 Annual SNA Convention
Certification
- NCLEX-RN Eligible (2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) October 2024
- Pre-Nursing Prepatory Certificate
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Maternal Newborn Preceptorship
- Family Beginnings, Prisma Health Parkridge | 108 hours
Obstetrics
- The Birthplace, Prisma Health Tuomey | 24 hours
Pediatrics
- Adolescents Floor 4, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital | 12 hours
- Rubye J Johnson Headstart | 4 hours
- Furman Middle School | 4 hours
Mental Health
- Inpatient psychiatry, Midlands Behavioral Health | 16 hours
- Inpatient Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Palmetto Center | 9 hours
- Outpatient services, Santee-Wateree Mental Health Center | 4 hours
Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II
- Med-Surg Floor 3, MUSC Health Kershaw | 48 hours
- Med-Surg Inpatient, Prisma Health Tuomey | 68 hours
Fundamentals
Long term care, McCoy Memorial Nursing Center | 52 hours
Timeline
Sales Manager
COACH
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Forever 21
04.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Platos Closet Two Notch
12.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
Central Carolina Technical College
General education -
Midlands Technical College