I knew from a young age that I wanted to be in the medical field, but it wasn’t until I graduated from community college that my call to nursing became apparent. I started my college journey later than many, at the age of 30, and it took me longer than most to finish; however, after overcoming many obstacles, tragedies, and surgeries along the way, I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in April 2023. During my time at California Baptist University, I excelled in my education and will graduate with Cum Laude Honors. I have a heart of gold and a passion for helping others. My work background includes 10+ years of customer service and 5+ years of management experience, which has taught me how to connect and communicate well with others. Throughout my clinical rotations, I gained a considerable amount of knowledge that enhanced my skills of evidence-based practices, patient advocacy, critical thinking, and prioritization of patient care. My goal as a new graduate nurse is to attain a position where I can further enhance my skills. I am a dedicated, resilient, and hard-working individual that will bring compassionate care to my patients. I thoroughly enjoy being at the bedside and am seeking positions where I will have the opportunity to form quality nurse-patient relationships while delivering high quality patient-centered care. I look forward to being part of team that is as dedicated to providing the same level of respectful, dignified, and compassionate care as I am.