Nakayla Figgins

• Administers critical care interventions in compliance with established protocols and best practices.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Educates families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care to ensure continuity of care.

• Has provided childcare for dozens of families over the past 11 years with children of all ages. Has worked with families who have children diagnosed with ASD, Type 1 Diabetes, and ADHD.

• Worked as a PCT in the Nerancy Neuro ICU and Neuro Step-down Units at the UVA Medical Center.

• Served as an assistant for a pediatric clinical instructor once a week. Assisted students in providing care to pediatric patients, evaluates students' clinical documentation, and provides constructive feedback on their performance.

• Worked with a nurse preceptor in the Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units. Conducted assessments on mothers and newborns, administered medications, and assessed fetal monitoring.

• Operated as the supervisor of specialty camps including archery, science, and craft camps. Supervised both campers and counselors, created programming for all of the camps, and communicated with parents of campers.

• Obtained vital signs, conducted hourly rounding, helped patient perform ADLS, and performed documentation.

GPA: 4.0

• Highest Distinction