Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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Myra Arrington

Durham

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience in acute care cardiology and nephrology nursing. Proven ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care with excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills. Passionate about maternal-child health and pursuing a role in Labor & Delivery. Recognized by peers for excellence in care through Daisy Award nomination and trusted as the unit Safety Champion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier/Food Service Roles

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
04.2015 - 06.2020
  • (while pursuing education)
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Registered Nurse

UNC Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
  • - Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with nephrology and cardiac conditions.
  • - Monitor complex patients and administer medications per physician orders.
  • - Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • - Recognized for excellence in patient care with Daisy Award nomination.
  • - Serve as the unit's Safety Champion, promoting best practices and safety protocols.
  • - Encourage and mentor nurses in developing confidence to complete safety reports, promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
  • - Maintain patient dignity and deliver compassionate care in high-stress situations.
  • - Precept new graduate nurses and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing unit best practices.

Nanny (Part-Time)

Care.com
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • - Provided nurturing care for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
04.2014 - 01.2021
  • - Delivered high-quality care to residents in assisted living setting.
  • - Assisted with activities of daily living, monitored vital signs, and documented care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2022

Skills

  • - Patient Assessments & Monitoring
  • - Patient and Family Advocacy
  • - Medication Administration
  • - Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • - Team Collaboration & Communication
  • - Education and Support for Mothers and Families
  • - Unit Safety Leadership

Certification

  • - Registered Nurse, North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Renewed May 2025

Awards

- Daisy Award Nomination – UNC Medical Center, 3 West Unit (2025)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UNC Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Nanny (Part-Time)

Care.com
07.2021 - 06.2022

Cashier/Food Service Roles

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
04.2015 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
04.2014 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University

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