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Samantha Delacure

Phoenix

Summary

Compassionate nursing student with hands-on clinical and volunteer experience in patient-centered care and professional communication. Skilled in supporting diverse patient populations and applying nursing knowledge in clinical scenarios. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a focus on assisting patients and families in hospital settings and a strong interest in emergency and critical care nursing.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

ACE Tutor

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
02.2026 - Current
  • Tutored nursing students in core concepts, clinical judgment, medication calculations, and patient-centered care, enhancing their academic performance.
  • Facilitated application of classroom content to clinical scenarios, prioritization, and nursing interventions, reinforcing safe nursing practice.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking, test-taking strategies, and confidence with NCLEX-style questions through targeted support.
  • Adapted teaching methods to each student’s learning needs while promoting professionalism, accountability, and effective communication.
  • Collaborated with students to identify knowledge gaps, review difficult concepts, and encourage evidence-based reasoning in nursing practice.

Wayfinder Student Volunteer

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Los Angeles
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Guided patients, families, and visitors in navigating hospital environment, enhancing their ability to locate departments, clinics, and patient care areas.
  • Created welcoming first point of contact by answering questions, offering directions, and enhancing positive patient and family experience.
  • Facilitated patient-centered care by minimizing confusion and promoting comfort in hospital environment.
  • Communicated with patients and visitors in a calm, respectful, and professional manner, including individuals experiencing stress or uncertainty.
  • Utilized bilingual communication skills to assist Spanish-speaking patients and families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
12-2026

Associate of Arts - General Sciences

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica
06-2025

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Academic support
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Clinical Experience

Banner Boswell Medical Center – Student Nurse
Level 1 Clinical Rotation | 4 eight-hour shifts

  • Provided foundational patient care, including vital signs, hygiene assistance, mobility support, and comfort measures under RN supervision.
  • Developed basic clinical skills, patient communication, and safety awareness in an acute care setting.

Banner Del Webb Medical Center – Student Nurse, Cardiac/Neuro PCU
Level 2 Clinical Rotation | 6 twelve-hour shifts

  • Cared for cardiac and neurologic patients in a progressive care setting under RN supervision.
  • Completed nursing skills within student scope, including focused assessments, medication administration, Foley catheter insertions, and IV insertions.
  • Strengthened clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication by monitoring patient status and reporting changes to the assigned nurse.
  • Applied safety precautions, infection prevention practices, and patient-centered communication while caring for higher-acuity patients.

Student Nurse | Banner Del Webb Medical Center – Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Unit
Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Rotation | 2 shifts, 12 hours each

  • Used therapeutic communication to build rapport with patients in a behavioral health setting.
  • Supported a safe, structured environment while observing patient behavior, mood, and coping needs.
  • Practiced trauma-informed, patient-centered communication while maintaining professional boundaries.

Timeline

ACE Tutor

Grand Canyon University
02.2026 - Current

Wayfinder Student Volunteer

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - General Sciences

Santa Monica College
Samantha Delacure