Nelzina Laplante
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with extensive patient care experience as a Nurse Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant. Expected graduation: April 2027 with an Associate of Science in Nursing from an ABHES and ACEN-accredited program. Experienced in direct patient care, vital signs, patient safety, EMR documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence. Seeking a Registered Nurse position in a hospital setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician I
AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Assist registered nurses with direct patient care.
- Obtain and document vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Maintain patient safety and comfort.
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Legacy Pointe at UCF
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and feeding.
- Provided compassionate care to residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease in a memory care unit.
- Monitored nutritional intake.
- Obtained and documented vital signs.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
04-2027
Skills
- Technical and clinical skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Patient Safety
- Trach Care
- Central Line Dressing
- Bilingual ( English & Creole)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2020 (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Technician I
AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Legacy Pointe at UCF
08.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology