Danielle Cook
Carthage
Summary
Compassionate and driven new graduate RN with strong clinical experience seeking to begin my nursing career in a Mother–Baby or NICU setting. Committed to delivering safe, patient centered care through therapeutic communication, evidence-based practice, and a calm, supportive presence. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, advocate for vulnerable newborns and their families, and continue developing advanced neonatal and postpartum nursing skills with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
12.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging educational activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting emotional and social development.
- Coordinated daily schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and activities.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to manage discipline effectively and positively.
- Monitored health and safety standards, maintaining a secure environment for children.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and well-being.
Private Caregiver
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided personalized care and support for daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Assisted clients with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs and health conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina, NC05-2026
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient needs, provide individualized care, and build therapeutic nurse–patient relationships Clinical Assessment & Critical Thinking
- Performs comprehensive head to toe and focused assessments, identifies abnormal findings, and escalates concerns appropriately Therapeutic Communication
- Utilizes clear, compassionate communication strategies to support patients, families, and interdisciplinary team interactions Evidence-Based Practice
- Applies current clinical guidelines and best practices to ensure safe, high quality nursing care Compassion & Professional Presence
- Provides empathetic, culturally competent care while maintaining professionalism and emotional resilienc
Timeline
Private Nanny
12.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
01.2022 - 12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Licensure/Certifications
- RN licensure, expected in 05/26
- Basic Life Support -2024
- Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Maternal Health Care- 2025
- Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals- 2025
- Polaris's Human Trafficking 101 Training - 2025
- Carolina Acute Stroke Training- 2025
Clinical Experience
- Fundamentals & Health Assessment- 96 hours CCCC-Sanford, NC
- Medical Surgical; with a chronic focus- Gastrointestinal (GI) Unit- 96 hours UNC Rex Hospital- Raleigh, NC
- Maternal Health and Pediatrics- 96 hours First Health Moore Regional Hospital- Pinehurst, NC
- Mental Health- 96 hours- multiple settings- NC
- Oncology Medical Surgical- 96 hours- First Health Moore Regional Hospital - Pinehurst, NC
- Orthopedic Surgical acute care- 96 hours- UNC Rex Hospital- Raleigh, NC
Professional Development
- National Student Nurses Association member #0537444
- Day at the Legislature - 3/2025
- 8th Annual Senior Nursing Student Expo- 10/2025