Ma Helena Duke

Compassionate and driven Licensed Practical Nurse graduate with strong hands-on clinical experience across medical-surgical, rehabilitation, maternal-child health, behavioral health, and long-term care environments. Over two years of patient care experience as a Patient Care Technician and Student Nurse in fast-paced hospital settings with a proven ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care. Skilled in assessments, vitals, documentation, mobility assistance, communication, and supporting diverse patient populations.

Known for reliability, teamwork, and maintaining composure under pressure. Eager to contribute immediately and grow within a dynamic healthcare team.

Patient Care Associate - Sinai Hospital | Rehabilitation Institute - Baltimore, MD

(2024-07)

• Performed EKGs, vitals, blood glucose checks, I&Os, and daily weights with accurate documentation.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Provided safe transfers, turning, and repositioning using approved handling equipment.
• Responded to call lights promptly and communicated changes in patient condition.
• Maintained patient dignity, emotional support, and therapeutic communication.

Student Nurse, Labor and Delivery - GBMC Healthcare | Labor and Delivery - Towson, MD

(2023-12 - 2024-05)

• Assisted RNs with fetal monitoring setup, vital signs, admission tasks, and patient support.
• Supported laboring patients with positioning, mobility, and comfort measures.
• Prepared delivery rooms, triage spaces, and postpartum areas.
• Assisted with newborn care including weights, thermoregulation, and diapering.
• Maintained sterile fields and supported nurses during deliveries.

Practical Nursing Program - Harford Community College - Bel Air, MD (2025-01 - 2025-12)

Certified Nursing Assistant - Earned certification after completion of first-semester nursing coursework - Harford Community College - Bel Air, MD (2023-05 - 2023-08)

High School Diploma - Marianas High School - Saipan, MP (2016-08 - 2020-06)

Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II — 360 hours - UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | Acute Care Units 4T & 3W West | Bel Air, MD

Maternal Nursing— 24 hours - UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | Family Birthplace | Bel Air, MD

Pediatric Nursing — 8 hours - Exceptional Care for Children — Newark, Delaware

Pediatric Nursing — 8 hours - HCC Early Learning Center — Bel Air, MD

Mental Health Nursing — 45 hours - MedStar Harbor Hospital | Behavioral Health Unit | Baltimore, MD

Practical Nursing Fundamentals — 90 hours - Lorien Bel Air | Assisted Living & Long-Term Care | Bel Air, MD