Compassionate RN with Broad Clinical Experience

CIERRA HUFFORD, RN

Registered Nurse San Diego, CA

858-***-**** *************@**.*** CA RN License #95447987 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate and driven new graduate RN with active California licensure and 696+ hours of clinical experience across six facilities, spanning Med-Surg, IMU, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Emergency, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, PACU, and OR. Combines strong clinical foundations with hands-on home health caregiving experience. Currently completing BSN at Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing (expected December 2026). Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (RN) California BRN License #95447987 Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association - Exp. 09/2026 Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) American Heart Association - Exp. 09/2026 NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) National Institutes of Health - Exp. 10/2027 Maternal Newborn Nursing Care (MNNC) Southern California Continuing Education - In Progress - Exp. 05/2026

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - In Progress Expected December 2026 Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing San Diego, CA

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) December 2025

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology June 2021

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

CLINICAL ROTATIONS 696+ HOURS

UC San Diego Health 192 hours

IMU GI PACU OR Telemetry Medical-Surgical Paradise Valley Hospital 120 hours

Medical-Surgical Emergency

Crestwood Behavioral Health 120 hours

Mental Health

Select Specialty Hospital 120 hours

Long-Term Acute Care

Kaiser Permanente San Diego 72 hours

Pediatrics NICU

Sharp Grossmont Hospital 72 hours

Labor & Delivery NICU OR

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Home Health Aide 2025 - Present

• Provides one-on-one care for a patient with chronic kidney failure, CHF, and dementia; performs focused assessments monitoring for fluid overload, respiratory distress, and mental status changes.

• Records vital signs, tracks weight and I&O, and communicates abnormalities to family and healthcare team to prevent complications.

• Supports medication adherence, assists with ADLs and mobility, and maintains skin integrity through evidence- based infection control practices.

• Fosters a therapeutic environment through empathy, active listening, and clear communication with patient and family.

Administrative Assistant MAST Technologies 2022 - 2025

• Coordinated safety documentation and quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards.

• Managed cross-functional communication and organizational systems directly transferable to nursing documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Caregiver Private Family 2020 - 2024

• Provided long-term developmental care for two children, including one with autism and developmental delays - supporting structured routines, therapy goals, and behavioral monitoring.

• Collaborated with parents to deliver individualized, family-centered care grounded in trust and consistent communication.

CLINICAL SKILLS

Patient Assessment Medication Administration Clinical Documentation EHR: Cerner & Epic Infection Control

HIPAA Compliance Prioritization of Care Therapeutic Communication Interdisciplinary Collaboration Telemetry IV Therapy Wound Care

Contact this candidate