ELIANA NEWKIRK
Nursing Educator, Emergency Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Durham
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Provided critical care in a Level 1 adult and pediatric Trauma Center, including triage, procedural support, and stabilization of high-acuity patients.
- Routinely managed language barriers and complex social determinants of health.
- Precepted a diverse range of trainees, including military medics, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AYA Health Care
, DC
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered emergency care in a high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center serving a predominantly underserved population in Washington, D.C.
- Adapted rapidly to unfamiliar clinical systems and protocols while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Gained valuable experience in managing limited resources and collaborating across diverse clinical teams.
Triage Nurse
Global Health Outreach
, Ecuador -
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported a multidisciplinary team, including Ecuadorian medical students, to deliver primary and dental care to underserved communities.
- Conducted intake, triage, and facilitated clinical flow.
- Practiced cultural humility and bilingual communication in a low-resource setting, fostering mutual learning and cross-cultural collaboration.
Teaching Associate
UNC School of Nursing
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitating hands-on clinical skills training and simulation labs for undergraduate nursing students.
- Collaborating with faculty to align experiential learning with curriculum objectives.
- Supporting organization and upkeep of simulation environments to ensure effective, high-fidelity education.
- Emphasizing clear communication, mentorship, and adaptability in dynamic learning settings.
Nursing Assistant II - Emergency Department
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the trauma team in a Level 1 Trauma Center, assisting with EKGs, vital signs, Foley catheter placement, and emergency procedures.
- Monitored and ensured safety for patients on suicide precautions; aided in trauma admissions and rapid clinical turnover.
- Communicated effectively in high-pressure situations to support RN workflow and prioritize patient-centered care.
Professional Nursing Assistant Extern - CTICU
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Shadowed RN preceptor in a high-acuity cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
- Gained experience interpreting cardiac monitoring, reviewing lab data, and supporting ventilated and post-surgical patients.
- Developed foundational ICU skills, including sterile technique, critical communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Resident Advisor
Carolina Housing
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Served as a mentor and advisor for first year students, provided counseling for various personal and academic issues while enforcing Campus Living policies.
- Created, marketed, and led student centered hall programs to promote education and growth for over 200 students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
- Language: Intermediate fluency in Spanish (medical terminology and conversation)
- Clinical: Emergency triage, trauma response, procedural support, patient education
- Communication: Scriptwriting, podcasting, and creating creative health education content
Awards Recognition
- Wrote and directed musical 'The Long Way Around', 2021, Selected as Company Carolina Performance Piece
- Selected to Attend the William Esper School of Acting Summer Intensive, 2020
- Virgil and Marion Lee Fellowship, 2019, UNC School of Dramatic Arts
- UNC Dean's List, Multiple semesters
Service and Community Engagement
- Summit Church Prayer Team, 01/24 - Present
- Carrboro City Schools, Elementary Math Volunteer and Mentor, 2019
- Summit Church, Children's Ministry Volunteer, 04/21 - 01/24
Certifications Licensure
- North Carolina Registered Nurse, NC Board of Nursing, 08/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 03/26
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/25
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Certified, Emergency Nurses Association, 10/26
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Global Health Outreach
03.2025 - 04.2025
Teaching Associate
UNC School of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AYA Health Care
10.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant II - Emergency Department
UNC Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Professional Nursing Assistant Extern - CTICU
Duke University Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Resident Advisor
Carolina Housing
01.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School of Nursing
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