Laura Anaya
Alexandria,VA
Summary
I am excited to learn more and gain valuable experience in pediatric care. I strive to become the best nurse I can be and know that time on the floor will contribute to my skills and performance ability so that I can reach my full potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar
01.2023 - Current
I work as a server at a local pizza place where I perform as a team member and provide strong customer service to all guests that visit the restaurant.
Nanny
Local
05.2024 - 08.2024
I was able to have this experience over the summer before my introduction to pediatric nursing this past fall. I learned how to care for two one-year-old girls via feeding them, ensuring their safety, aiding their cognitive and physical development, performing basic skills such as bathing and clothing, and generally how to form therapeutic relationships with small children.
Patient Safety Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Through this experience in VHC's PACU, I was introduced to clinical care, learned from and worked alongside nurses on the unit, and began basic skill practice such as taking vitals and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Virginia's School of Nursing
05.2026
Skills
- Collaboration with care team members
- Performing evidence-based practice
- EHR proficiency
- Technical skill performance
- Patient advocacy
- Health assessment
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Formation of therapeutic relationships
- Adaptability
Volunteer Experience
- Together we Bake, Volunteer Intern, Alexandria, VA, Summer 2022, Worked alongside program participants to provide support to previously incarcerated and underserved women to receive counseling, job training, interview opportunities, and community. Assisted in planning and preparation for an annual fundraising event.
- Reach for Uganda, Summer Volunteer, Summers of 2018 and 2019, Fundraised for and implemented a reusable feminine pad project in 2018, educating women in rural Ugandan villages., Fundraised for and delivered footwear and backpacks for children in 2019., Taught basic biology and anatomy to primary school students in Entebbe, Uganda., Volunteered in a free clinic providing basic medical care for mothers and children.
Completed/In-Progress Nursing-Based Coursework
- Anatomy and Physiology I, II
- Pharmacology I, II
- Pathophysiology I, II
- Research, Ethics, Advocacy, and Leadership I, II
- Pediatric Population Nursing Care
- Adult and Geriatric Population Nursing Care
- Therapeutic Principles of Nursing Care
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Chemistry for Health Professionals
- Microbiology
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program certification, 12/31/26
Timeline
Nanny
Local
05.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Safety Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Virginia's School of Nursing
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