NICOLE SLATTERY
Summary
New graduate nurse committed to delivering safe, empathetic patient care in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively managing multiple responsibilities, with clinical experience in emergency departments and telemetry. Focused on leveraging skills to enhance patient outcomes and further develop nursing expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Rotations
Dominican, Sutter & SCVMC
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Telemetry (TCU) - 96 hours at Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz
- Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department - 180 hours at Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz
- Maternity and Med-Surg - 84 hours at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, Santa Cruz
- Pediatrics - 64 hours at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Community Health - 64 hours at Elderday Adult Day Health Care; Psychiatric/Mental Health - 48 hours at Interim, Marina
Dental Assistant (General & Oral Surgery)
Soquel Dental Office + Michael Eurs, DDS
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Assisted providers during procedures, ensuring compliance with sterile technique to enhance patient safety
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during treatment, contributing to a positive clinical experience
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, facilitating understanding and supporting efficient patient flow
- Managed documentation while collaborating closely with providers and staff
Office Manager / Bookkeeper / Payroll Manager
Tomatero Organic Farm
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Streamlined office operations, bookkeeping, and payroll, ensuring organization and accuracy in all processes
- Coordinated daily workflow, recordkeeping, and administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency
- Communicated effectively while managing multiple tasks in fast-paced small business environment.
- Built a strong foundation in time management, multitasking, and dependable follow-through
Dental Assistant - Catherine Brennan, DDS
Santa Cruz County
01.2007 - 01.2012
Member Service Representative (Teller)
Bay Federal Credit Union
01.2005 - 01.2007
Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor
Santa Cruz County Parks
01.2000 - 01.2005
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05-2026
Handcrafted Herbalism -
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA01-2024
Accounting & Finance -
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA 01-2012
Dental Assisting -
Santa Cruz County ROP
Santa Cruz, CA01-2007
Skills
- Telemetry and EKG monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication safety
- Emergency response
- Sterile techniques
- Patient care leadership
- Patient education
- Healthcare adaptability
- Time management strategies
- Multitasking
- Ethical decision-making
- Calm communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/28
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 01/28
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 02/28
- EKG Course, Medics For Life, 12/25
- 12 Lead EKG Course, Medics For Life, 12/25
- Mental Health First Aid, Cabrillo College Health Services, 03/26
Volunteer Experience
- Dominican Hospital, Volunteer, Current
- Wharf to Wharf Race, She.Is.Beautiful 5k & 10k, Medical Team Runner, 2016 - Current
- Cabrillo College Nursing Mentorship program, Student Mentor, 2025 - Current
- Nursing Skills Lab, Volunteer, Current
- PVUSD, Classroom Volunteer, 2019 - Current
Affiliations And Leadership
- California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA), Member
- Cabrillo College Nursing Mentorship program, Student Representative, Level 4 Nursing Class
Timeline
Clinical Rotations
Dominican, Sutter & SCVMC
01.2024 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant (General & Oral Surgery)
Soquel Dental Office + Michael Eurs, DDS
01.2014 - 01.2024
Office Manager / Bookkeeper / Payroll Manager
Tomatero Organic Farm
01.2012 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant - Catherine Brennan, DDS
Santa Cruz County
01.2007 - 01.2012
Member Service Representative (Teller)
Bay Federal Credit Union
01.2005 - 01.2007
Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor
Santa Cruz County Parks
01.2000 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Handcrafted Herbalism -
Cabrillo College
Accounting & Finance -
Cabrillo College
Dental Assisting -
Santa Cruz County ROP