Djalaica D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Nurse at UCLA Health

  • Education

    • San Jose State University

      2016 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Nursing Practice

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Order of Omega Honor Society, Associated Students, SJSU Pre-Nursing Club

  • Experience

    • Associated Students, SJSU

      Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

      - Help ensure documentation is accurate and that effectively proposed changes to the A.S. Bylaws, (aka the Constitution) are recorded, published and accessible to all SJSU students- Met and reviewed the Bylaws, and to make recommendations to the A.S. Board of Directors on revisions to them, as well as any proposed changes in the University Governance Structure - Serve on Curriculum and Research Policy Committee of the Academic Senate and Undergraduate Studies, A.S. 55 Award Selection Committee- Met with faculty and staff to market university advising tools- Introduced software company to campus partners that help students take general education courses at low-cost - Voted on policies and initiatives that impact the campus, local community, and CSU system- Advocated for resources, programs, and policies that supported student success- Introduce student concerns from various student recognized organizations- Participated in projects such as the Student Resource Brochure that helped first year students navigate campus resources

      • Director-at-Large | Internal Affairs Committee

        Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      • Director of University Advising Affairs

        Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      • Student-at-Large, Director-at-Large | University Affairs Committee

        Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Alpha Xi Delta

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Chapter Life Vice President

      - Acting Vice President of the Iota Omicron chapter- Facilitate meetings and delegated appropriate tasks to team members as the Chair of the Chapter Life Committee- Guided and implemented the risk management program; educate chapter about guidelines and safety protocols per university and national protocol - Planned formal event of 175+ people each semester during term- Connected with chapters within the PHC and IFC council to hold events and implement safety

    • San Jose State University

      Aug 2018 - May 2021
      Nursing Student

      -Medical Surgical Beginning - SurgicalSanta Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, 180 hours -Pediatrics - Pediatric Unit, PICUKaiser Permanente Santa Clara, Santa Clara, 90 hours-Obstetrics - Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Mother/Baby, NICUKaiser Permanente Santa Clara, Santa Clara, 90 hours -Medical Surgical Advanced - SurgicalKaiser Permanente San Jose, San Jose 90 hours-Community HealthLos Gatos Senior Center, 90 hours-Mental HealthGood Samaritan Mission Oaks Campus, 90 hoursSENIOR CAPSTONE, 180 HOURS-Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Maternity Show less

    • Care.com

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
      Caregiver for Special Needs Child

      - Organize activities to enhance sensory and motor skills- Follow and adhere to occupational therapy schedule- Light meal preparation and diaper changing- Working and communicating with parents to implement discipline programs and introducing every day skills training

    • DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Student Nurse Technician

      - Basic patient care under the supervision of RN- Observe patients (i.e. take vital signs and report any changes in their condition to healthcare supervisors)- Assist patients in grooming, eating, and other activities of daily living- Assist RNs and physicians in treatment procedures- Completed interactive training programs on management of patients with PTSD, violent behavior, symptoms of dementia, and multiple degenerative neurological disorders

    • Barry's

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
      Manager on Duty, Retail Lead

      - Organized retail shipments with weekly spot checks, quarter cycle counts, and frequent inventory reports- Planned and executed retail related events in studio (i.e. sip-n-shops, pop and shops, and retail promotions)- Educated staff and clients about current and upcoming retail collections- Personalized retail experiences for individual clients by preparing pre-orders, facilitating transfers, and updating client books and retail wait lists

    • California Community Opportunities

      Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
      Direct Care Staff and Teaching Counselor

      - Personal attendant within CCO’s Family Teaching Model program- Provides personal attendant services {fellowship, care, teaching, protection, advocacy, supervision and home and affairs management} to current residents of the assigned homes- Safe and proper medications administration to residents - Assists residents with one-to-one care with activities of daily living (ADLs)- Complete daily t-logs, documentations of any changes, and awknowledgement of nursing notes Show less

    • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
      Health Services Assistant

      - Experienced through additional agency training in the pathophysiology and care of stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries. Able to recognize early signs of common complications such as pulmonary embolism, pressure injuries, compartment syndrome, autonomic dysreflexia, and sepsis- Assists occupational and physical therapy in safe patient transfers and promotes independence through teaching and assistance of ADL's

    • Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

      Feb 2021 - May 2021
      Senior Capstone

      Completed 180 hours under the supervision of Beth Tellefsen, RN- Conducted focused postpartum/newborn assessments while providing education on incision care, discharge teaching, PIH monitoring, breast pumping + feeding, recognition + prevention of infections, postpartum preeclampsia, and postpartum depression- Provided teaching and administration on newborn vaccination schedules, car seat tests challenges, recognizing pain, and early detection of infection and hypoglycemia in newborns- Proficient in common OB medications (drug-to-drug interactions, dosing, schedules) and pain management for the postpartum woman- Assisted in fetal heart monitoring, supervision, and application. Recognized, charted, and notified MD of newborn decels and contractions for antepartum patients Show less

    • UCLA Health

      Jan 2022 - now

      Labor and Delivery RN High Risk Postpartum/Antepartum, Charge RN

      • Clinical Nurse II

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Clinical Nurse I

        Jan 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

      American Heart Association
    • Pressure Injury Staging, Staging and Wound Care

      National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

      American Heart Association
    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      American Heart Association
      May 2020
    • Registered Nurse

      California Board of Registered Nursing
      Dec 2021
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

      American Academy of Pediatrics
      Jun 2022
    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support

      American Heart Association
      Aug 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Djalaica D.
      AAUW Local Scholarship Recipient AAUW
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      Dean's Scholar -
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      Miss Omega 2019 -
    • Awarded to Djalaica D.
      University Governance Award -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Walk Volunteer

      Issued by Autism Speaks
      Autism SpeaksAssociated with Djalaica D.
    • Chariot Program

      Issued by Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
      Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital StanfordAssociated with Djalaica D.
    • Miss Omega

      Issued by Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
      Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthAssociated with Djalaica D.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Frontline Foods
      Frontline FoodsAssociated with Djalaica D.