Yoandry Maria Duran De Absalom
Maryland
Summary
Reliable and enthusiastic bilingual Registered Nurse (BSN), committed to reducing health disparities through equitable, patient-centered care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). Care and manage critically ill patients with complex conditions and multiple comorbidities across a wide range of acuity levels. Committed to delivering quality, timely, and compassionate patient care while upholding patient safety, infection control, and clinical excellence. Dedicated to being a collaborative, self-motivated, and empathetic Registered Nurse who prioritizes patient advocacy and professionalism, sincerity, and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse 1
University of Maryland Medical System Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to a diverse population of critically ill patients, including those with post–cardiac arrest syndrome, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, multisystem organ dysfunction, substance and drug overdose, and oncology-related critical illness.
- Manage advanced airways, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive infusions and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary critical care team.
- Promote a supportive and collaborative work environment by assisting colleagues during high-acuity situations, volunteering for extra shifts to address staffing needs, and ensuring continuity of safe, high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care plans.
CNE Summer Immersion Program
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with the RN to assess patients by monitoring assigned parameters in accordance with Nursing Standards of Practice.
- Performed routine and technical patient care tasks, including observing conditions, identifying changes, and reporting findings to the RN.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted nursing staff with direct care, glucose POCT, vital signs, pressure ulcer prevention, EPIC EMR documentation, NG irrigation, and gastrostomy feedings.
- Provided daily care such as hygiene, positioning, ambulation, transport, feeding, and bed making.
- Responded promptly and efficiently to alarms.
Patient Constant Observer
Howard County General Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Constantly observed and helped to manage the care of patients who are at risk to themselves and others, and who need additional observation, including but not limited to impulsiveness, behavioral, suicidal, and elopement.
- Notified nurses and appropriate personnel of the patient’s needs and updated them on changes or concerns regarding the patient’s condition.
- Helped provide hygiene care and assist with meals, especially for patients who are unable to feed themselves or at risk for aspiration.
- Provided updates and shift reports to team members during the change of shift.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartlands Assisted Living
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided quality care to geriatric patients with various long-term healthcare needs. Assisted patients with Activities of daily living (ADL’s).
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients, provided companionship and/or support to patients.
- Assisted with daily housekeeping such as cleaning, making beds, washing laundry, etc.
- Assisted patients with range of motion. Notified the nurse of a change in the patient's condition. Assisted in taking vitals and notifying the nurse of the patient. Input and output when necessary.
- Assisted patients with meals, took patients to the dining hall, and delivered meals to patients' rooms when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland12.2023
Associate Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland12.2021
Skills
- Coordinated with association members to advocate for inclusion and diversity among minority groups, especially Black and Latinx communities
- Helped organize events to increase awareness and provide services to members and peers ➢Met with school stakeholders to address issues related to racial equality and inclusiveness for Black and Brown students
University of Maryland Latinx Association, Board Secretary August 2022 – December 2023, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
Catholic Charities – Baltimore, Maryland, 2021- Present
- Help coordinate, prep, cook, and serve hot meals to homeless people in Baltimore
- Sort, pack, and deliver fresh produce and necessary staples to the underserved Latinx community in the Baltimore area
Center for Health and Opportunity for Latinx (Centro Sol) -Baltimore, Maryland, 2021-Present
Certification
- Maryland Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse License # R265219 (valid through February 28, 2026)
- CCRN - December 2025
- CPR and BLS, American Heart Association (valid through February 2026)
- ACLS (valid through August 2027)
- PALS- Scheduled for Jan 15th, 2026
Timeline
Clinical Nurse 1
University of Maryland Medical System Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2024 - Current
CNE Summer Immersion Program
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Constant Observer
Howard County General Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartlands Assisted Living
04.2018 - 10.2021
Associate Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
- University of Maryland Latinx Association, Board Secretary, Baltimore, Maryland, 2022-08, 2023-12, Coordinated with association members to advocate for inclusion and diversity among minority groups, especially Black and Latinx communities., Helped organize events to increase awareness and provide services to members and peers., Met with school stakeholders to address issues related to racial equality and inclusiveness for Black and Brown students.
- Catholic Charities, Baltimore, Maryland, 2021, Present, Help coordinate, prep, cook, and serve hot meals to homeless people in Baltimore.
- Center for Health and Opportunity for Latinx (Centro Sol), Baltimore, Maryland, 2021, Present, Sort, pack, and deliver fresh produce and necessary staples to the underserved Latinx community in the Baltimore area.
Shadow Experience
Sinai Hospital July – October 2025
- Observed a range of anesthetic techniques, including general, MAC, and regional anesthesia
- Observed Nerve blocks
- Followed CRNAs through the entire perioperative, intraoperative, and emergence process
- Shadowed under: Chidinma Ukazu, CRNA
Total Hours: 24 hours
Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program (Three-day Anesthesia Bootcamp Conference)- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia- September 2025
- Participated in a 10 -station workshop: given a holistic overview of a day in the life of a CRNA and the devices, tools, and procedures they encounter daily. From preoperative, intraoperative care to airway management, line placement (arterial and central), equipment and machine checks and setups, spinal blocks to epidural blocks. 10 hands-on stations workshop: given a holistic overview of a day in life
Total Hours: 24 hours
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
- Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program | June 2025 –Present
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | November 2025– Present
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program | June 2025 –Present
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | November 2025– Present
SHADOW EXPIRENCE
Sinai Hospital July – October 2025
- Observed a range of anesthetic techniques, including general, MAC, and regional anesthesia
- Observed Nerve blocks
- Followed CRNAs through the entire perioperative, intraoperative, and emergence process
- Shadowed under: Chidinma Ukazu, CRNA
Total hours: 24
Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program (Three-day Anesthesia Bootcamp Conference)- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia- September 2025
- Participated in a 10 -station workshop: given a holistic overview of a day in the life of a CRNA and the devices, tools, and procedures they encounter daily. From preoperative, intraoperative care to airway management, line placement (arterial and central), equipment and machine checks and setups, spinal blocks to epidural blocks. 10 hands-on stations workshop: given a holistic overview of a day in life
Total Hours: 24 hours