Paola Jimenez
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Compassionate and purpose-driven Registered Nurse with nearly two years of hands-on experience in postpartum and community health settings. Currently supporting medically underserved, underinsured, and immigrant populations as a Staff Nurse at Community Health Center, Inc., delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed care. BLS/CPR and NRP certified, with clinical strengths in maternal health, patient education, and chronic care support. Known for building trust across language and cultural barriers, advocating fiercely for patient needs, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about health equity and professional growth; actively seeking new opportunities to deepen clinical expertise and serve diverse communities with dignity and empathy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
CREC
08.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care to K-12 students, including first aid, medication administration and management of chronic conditions (eg., diabetes, asthma)
- Assess and respond to acute health needs, ensuring safe and timely interventions.
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to promote student health and support individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate health documentation while ensuring compliance with school health policies.
Staff Nurse
Community Health Center Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for primary care case management and medication management for patients of all age’s (newborn to older adult)
- Provide necessary health education for patients
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment
- Administer vaccines to all age’s following guidelines of CDC and State of CT
Maternity Graduate Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on feeding, bathing, circumcision care, first vaccine
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing stress or difficulties adapting to parenthood
Clinical/Shadow Experience
Hartford Hospital, THOCC, St. Francis, Waterbury Hospital, Bristol Hospital, Rockville General Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Gained hands-on experience in med-surg floors, pediatrics, maternity, shadowed in the ER, OR and ICU. Developed skills in patient assessment, documentation, and critical thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Joseph
01.2023
High School - undefined
East Hartford High School
01.2018
Skills
- Bilingual - fluent in English/Spanish
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration and management
Certification
- CPR/BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Registered Nurse License - 210002
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
CREC
08.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
Community Health Center Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Maternity Graduate Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare
07.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical/Shadow Experience
Hartford Hospital, THOCC, St. Francis, Waterbury Hospital, Bristol Hospital, Rockville General Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Joseph
High School - undefined
East Hartford High School