I integrate nursing science with knowledge from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences to guide clinical reasoning at the bedside. My BA in Psychology grounds my assessments in human behavior and development, while BSN coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing informs the prioritization decisions I make during 12-hour shifts on telemetry, ICU, and ED.

I deliver holistic, individualized care that honors each patient's dignity, values, and cultural background. Eight years of in-home CNA care taught me to build therapeutic relationships through consistent, empathetic presence; I carry that practice into every encounter, from post-surgical med-surg patients to individuals in psychiatric crisis at Aurora Las Encinas.

I address social determinants and health equity through community-level practice. During my Community Health rotation I co-led the Monrovia Windshield Survey, formulating community diagnoses and DPIE interventions aligned with Healthy People 2030, and co-developed public health education on airborne communicable diseases including outbreak surveillance and vaccination outreach.

I apply and translate research into practice through rigorous literature synthesis. My award-winning 2026 APU Research Symposium poster on postpartum depression examined socioeconomic and cultural barriers to care, and my PICOT-driven scientific writing project evaluated nurse-driven early mobility protocols for mechanically ventilated ICU patients.

I apply improvement science to minimize patient harm. I collaborated on an evidence-based inpatient fall prevention QI project synthesizing peer-reviewed protocols for acute care units, and at Southern California Hospital's Level II Trauma Center I monitor telemetry rhythms and subtle changes in patient status to escalate concerns before deterioration.

I collaborate across disciplines to coordinate safe, effective care. On telemetry, med-surg, ICU, ED, and psychiatric units I communicate assessment findings to RNs, charge nurses, and providers to ensure prompt interventions, and during my 180-hour Clinical Residency at Keck Hospital of USC I worked alongside the full interdisciplinary team to manage complex patient assignments.

I navigate complex healthcare systems to provide equitable care across settings. My Bioethics and Healthcare Policy work analyzing Medicaid work requirements under the OBBBA, along with the Black Maternal Health Equity policy paper proposing Medicaid expansion and Momnibus Act advocacy, examines how structural and legislative forces shape access. My work in a Level II Trauma Center has further taught me to adapt within high-acuity system workflows.

I use clinical technologies to deliver and improve safe care. I document and retrieve patient data through electronic health records, monitor continuous telemetry to detect arrhythmias, and apply ECG interpretation skills (NCCT certification, May 2026) alongside ACLS, PALS, and NRP algorithms to guide evidence-based response in cardiac, pediatric, and neonatal emergencies.

I embody the ANA Code of Ethics through accountability, integrity, and advocacy. My Black Maternal Health Equity policy paper applied the Code directly to birth justice, and my Commander strength prepares me to speak up on difficult issues, raising concerns about patient safety and well-being with professionalism even as the newest team member on a unit.

I am committed to lifelong learning, resilience, and emerging leadership. I maintain active BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and CNA credentials, am pursuing the MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track at APU, and bring Catalyst and Coach strengths to volunteering for learning opportunities and contributing positively to unit culture as a new graduate RN.