Liliana DePalma
Northville,United States
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (expected May 2026) with a 3.85 GPA and University Honors. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to perform in high-acuity environments. Seeking a New Graduate RN position in an ICU to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care while continuing to develop advanced critical care skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server / Bartender / Food Runner
Nico and Vali Italian Eatery
Plymouth, MI
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, accurately managing food and beverage orders to ensure timely service.
- Trained new staff on menu offerings and service standards while maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining areas and workstations.
Senior Preceptorship
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed a 224-hour Critical Care preceptorship in a CVICU, strengthening my clinical judgment and technical skills through hands-on exposure to arterial lines, central lines, chest tube management, ventilator care, lumbar drains, and LVAD fundamentals.
- Enhanced my interdisciplinary communication, patient education skills, and ability to prioritize safety while managing complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.
Caregiver
Marycrest Assisted Living
Livonia, MI
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and personal care while closely monitoring and documenting changes in their health conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans, built strong relationships with residents and their families to enhance quality of care, and maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Caregiver
Canton Crossings Assisted Living LLC
Canton, MI
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety while monitoring health status and promptly reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care and resident progress, built supportive relationships with residents, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to optimize quality of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI03-2026
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Compassionate communication
- Punctual and reliable
Clinical Experience
- Ann Arbor VA Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
- Medsurg I - 6 South (Cardiovascular telemetry), Winter 2024 - 100 hours
- Henry Ford Health System, West Bloomfield, MI
- Reproductive health - LDRP, Winter 2025 - 84 hours
- Michigan Medicine , Ann Arbor, MI
- Medsurg II - MSSU, Fall 2024 - 104 hours
- Behavioral Health -9C and SCAP, Fall 2024 - 84 hours
- Pediatrics - 12 West, Winter 2025 - 84 hours
- Leadership - PD&E, Winter 2026 - 42 hours
- Beatty Early Learning Center, Ypsilanti, MI
- Population Health - Winter 2026 - 84 hours
Certification
- Basic Life Support | American Heart Association
- Expires 07/2027
- Vulnerable Populations in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and Clinical Care | University of Washington
Timeline
Senior Preceptorship
Michigan Medicine
08.2025 - 12.2025
Caregiver
Marycrest Assisted Living
05.2024 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Canton Crossings Assisted Living LLC
09.2022 - 05.2024
Server / Bartender / Food Runner
Nico and Vali Italian Eatery
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan