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Nia Kooiman
Registered Nurse, Hospital
Location: Columbia, MD United States
Joined: Apr 1st, 2025

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I am a dedicated and award-winning registered nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care. As a recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students, I have developed strong skills in critical care, rehabilitation, and wellness. I thrive in high-acuity settings, excelling in medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, and Azalea, I am also ACLS and BLS certified. My goal is to positively impact patient outcomes through safe, effective, and compassionate nursing practices.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My passion for nursing extends beyond patient care�I aspire to create lasting change in Black and Brown communities through women's health, dermatology, healthcare technology, and research. As a dedicated nurse, I have witnessed firsthand the disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. My goal is to bridge these gaps by providing culturally competent care, advocating for inclusive dermatological and reproductive health solutions, and contributing to groundbreaking research that addresses the unique healthcare challenges faced by Black and Brown individuals. In addition to clinical practice, I am deeply interested in healthcare technology and its potential to revolutionize patient care. I aim to leverage innovative solutions to improve healthcare accessibility, enhance patient education, and drive systemic change. Through research and technological advancements, I hope to contribute to policies and initiatives that lead to more equitable healthcare systems. Ultimately, my mission is to empower, educate, and heal, ensuring that Black and Brown communities receive the quality care they deserve.

Education (request update)

University of Maryland at Baltimore class of 2023

Undergrad Major: Nursing

Experience

I currently work with Hospital as Registered Nurse
I have 2 years of experience working in the Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician industry.

Registered Nurse | Select Specialty Hospital
From February 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Administer advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, including continuous monitoring of vital signs, managing respiratory support, and delivering specialized interventions for complex medical conditions.

Registered Nurse | Encompass Wellness
From November 2024 to January 2025 • 1 year(s)
Provide comprehensive patient care for adults and adolescents, ran the clinic independently in the absence of the nurse practitioner, overseeing day-to-day operations and patient care.

Registered Nurse | MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
From August 2023 to July 2024 • 1 year(s)
Provide comprehensive care for IMC, med-surg, and observation patients, including medication administration, wound care, and medical device management.

Nurse Extern | MedStar Harbor Hospital
From June 2022 to August 2022 • 0 year(s)
Provided care for ICU and IMC patients by managing wound care, ostomy care, and patient admissions/discharges, administering medications via various routes.

Research Assistant | University of Maryland School of Medicine
From June 2021 to August 2021 • 0 year(s)
Conducted research in palliative care, interviewing participants, refining protocols, and co-authoring an abstract published in an academic journal.

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