Kiana Cruz
Kihei,HI
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical and emergency departments. Passionate about patient advocacy, teamwork, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care, and seeking an opportunity to apply skills and continue learning in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
University Of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Participated in community health initiatives and screenings.
- Currently completing clinical rotations in medical-surgical and emergency care while precepting in the Emergency Department, assisting with triage, patient stabilization, and emergency interventions.
Nurse Aide
Always Best Care
Oahu & Maui, HI
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, ensuring a high standard of compassionate care; home health, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities.
Active Duty
U.S. Navy
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Exceptional family member, point of contact, assisted families in the process of enrollment and disenrollment of the families' mental, physical, and/or educational needs.
- Oversaw a budget of $50,000, andmanaged, and tracked over 100 oil spill response equipment orders.
- Facilitated three focus groups, interviewing multiple command personnel, to improve the perception of equal opportunity.
- Answered emergencies quickly, and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
San Diego, CA06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Hawaii Maui College
Honolulu, HISkills
- Therapeutic communication
- BLS
- Vital signs, assessments, and charting
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- basic life support (BLS)
- Certified Nurse Assistant
References
Vivian Waiyan NG- Senior Chief Petty Officer U.S. Navy
+81 70 3777 9335
Chace Bolosan
(808) 276-6975
Timeline
Nursing Student
University Of Hawaii Maui College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Nurse Aide
Always Best Care
05.2023 - 12.2024
Active Duty
U.S. Navy
01.2013 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Hawaii Maui College
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- basic life support (BLS)
- Certified Nurse Assistant
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