Apr 08, 2026

Matthew John Calajate

  • Registered Nurse
  • Elkridge, Maryland
Full time Nurse

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate nursing student with extensive clinical experience in various healthcare settings. I am committed to providing patient-centered care and have developed strong skills in communication, teamwork, and clinical competence. My goal is to transition from a student to a professional nurse, where I can apply my knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality care and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Skills

  • Discipline
  • Resilience
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Initiative

Licenses and certifications

Awards and achievements

  • Presidentials Honors List (UMBC)
  • Merit Scholarship (UMBC)

Work Experience

Clinical Practicum - ICU
Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 Mercy Medical Center

Emphasis on patient-centered care, safety, and evidence-based practice. Under preceptor supervision, I performed assessments, care planning, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare providers. This role prepared me to transition from a student to a professional nurse by building clinical competence, accountability, and confidence in delivering quality care.

Student Nurse Internship Program
Sep 2025 - Present Ascension St. Agnes Hospital

Functioned independently as a patient care technician on the general med-surg unit, responsible for providing care and support to patients. Assisted in ADLs, mobility assistance, documentation, patient education, and team collaboration under direct nurse supervision. Shadowed shifts in various departments including ED, ICU, PACU, OR, IR, Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Radiology.

Student Nurse
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 Johns Hopkins Hospital Clinical

Placed on the Pediatric/Burns unit. Under clinical instructor supervision, I took vital signs, performed head-to-toe assessments, administered medications, and provided developmentally appropriate care including therapeutic play and communication with both child and caregiver.

Student Nurse
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 Sheppard Pratt Towson Campus Clinical

Placed in a psychiatric unit. Performed mental status assessments, therapeutic communication, reported behavioral changes/safety concerns, participated in group therapy, and documented objective observations under clinical instructor supervision.

Student Nurse
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center/UMMC Clinical

Placed on the Labor & Delivery, Mother Baby, and NICU units. Performed maternal/newborn assessments, assisted in patient care, supported labor, observed deliveries, and documented assessments and care under clinical instructor supervision.

ACE Program Student Nurse
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 University of Maryland, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Clinical

Worked on the 5W/E MedSurg Unit ACE program with immersive one-on-one patient care under RN supervision. Performed vital signs, medication administration, head-to-toe assessments, care planning, and nursing interventions.

Student Nurse
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 University of Maryland, Downtown Medical Center Clinical

Worked on the 5E MedSurg Unit. Assisted with direct patient care, supported activities of daily living, communicated effectively with patients/family, and utilized the nursing process to prioritize patient care.

Boba Barista
Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 ViVi’s Bubble Tea

Ensured quality control in taste and measurement consistency, teamwork dynamics, and proficiency in faster service during peak hours. Engaged with customers, managed inventory, and maintained health and safety compliance.

Front/Back of House
Oct 2021 - Sep 2024 Panda Express

Led team operations with a focus on order accuracy, cash handling, and food safety. Delivered customer service, resolved concerns, and maintained efficiency and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Sports Coordinator
Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 Filipino American Student Association

Managed team selections, facility management, event development, scheduling, collaborations, budget management, safety and risk management, community engagement, and fundraising events.

Education

Nursing
Jan 2024 - May 2026 University of Maryland School of Nursing
Aug 2022 - May 2024 University of Maryland, Baltimore County