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NURSE PRECEPTORSHIP, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Professional Summary

Applying for the RN, BSN position in the Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.


Compassionate and dedicated nursing student with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. I will receive a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program, Mount Mercy University. I am willing and motivated to work flexible hours and be a full-time employee.

Education
Bachelor of Science : Nursing, May 2013Mount Mercy University － Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

GPA: 3.69 (on 4.0 scale)

Academic Achievement Award: Dean's List for Fall 2012, Spring 2010

Certifications

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant (150 hours)

Skill Highlights
  • Compassionate
  • Dependable
  • Optimistic
  • Responsible
  • Dedication
  • Detail oriented
Professional Experience
Nurse Preceptorship, Intensive Care Unit
December 2012 to CurrentMercy Medical Center － Cedar Rapids, IA
  • By graduation in May 2013, I will complete 192 hours total including 10 day shifts, 4 weekend day shifts, and 2 night shifts
  • Provide efficient and effective interventions to critically ill patients under the supervision of my preceptor
  • Use critical thinking skills when applying the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, and evaluating
  • Use the Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) prioritization strategy when prioritizing interventions for critically ill patients
  • Practice and strive to become competent in nursing skills to provide safe patient care
  • Recognize abnormalities and instabilities regarding patient status and intervene promptly; use SBAR to effectively communicate to doctors
  • Demonstrate personal and professional growth related to assessment skills and providing care to patients with complex needs
Nurse Externship Program, SNICU
April 2012 to CurrentUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics － Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Completed minimum of 32 hours/week for 10 weeks (May 2012-August 2012)
  • Recognized as an eager nursing student who wants to be involved in and observe as many interventions as possible; willing to take every opportunity as a learning experience
  • Understand the responsibility and obligation of nurses in the SNICU
  • This experience helped realize being a nurse in the SNICU is directly aligned with my career goals and reflects my passion for critical care nursing
  • Observe nursing cares and ask questions for better understanding and learning experience
  • Participate in resuscitative efforts, thereby understand the importance of teamwork
  • Encourage and perform ways to prevent CAUTI, VAP, CLABSI, and other hospital acquired infections to improve patient care
  • Effective communication to provide quality care and improve patient satisfaction
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
March 2011 to CurrentSt. Luke's Hospital － Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Provide and document nursing care to critically ill patients under the supervision of an RN
  • Obtain EKGs, recognize critical rhythms, and understand the importance of efficient interventions
  • Insert urinary catheters using sterile technique; understand the risk of CAUTI; perform interventions to prevent and reduce incidences
  • Discontinue peripheral IVs and ensure intactness
  • Assist with triaging and escorting patients while using prioritization skills in assessing the most critical patients
  • Assist doctors and nurses with intubation and understand the importance of monitoring the patient and having supplies readily available
  • Assist doctors with pelvic exams, casting, suturing, and other procedures
  • Provide effective teaching on how to use crutches and apply knee immobilizers, splints, slings, and other assistive devices
  • Communicate with other care team members to provide efficient, effective care
Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics
June 2008 to April 2011St. Anthony's Hospital － Carroll, IA
  • Provide and document basic nursing care under supervision of RN including telemetry monitor, vital signs, activities of daily living, bathing, ambulating, positioning, and specimen collection.
Clinical Experience

St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Mental Health Inpatient: Fall 2012, 24 hours
  • Medical/Surgical 5E: Spring 2012, 64 hours
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Spring 2012, 64 hours
  • Pediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Fall 2011, 32 hours

Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Oncology Z81: Fall 2011, 32 hours
  • Obstetrics (OB): Fall 2011, 32 hours
  • Medical/Surgical Z41: Spring 2011, 112 hours
  • Hallmar Care Center: Fall 2010, 80 hours
Community Involvement
  • Member of MMUANS student nursing organization- promote professionalism and encourage involvement in the community
  • Member of the Dreams Made True Pageant committee and spokesperson for the pageant- improve the quality of life for girls with chronic disabilities
  • Participate in the Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon-understand the struggles associated with illnesses and recognize the need for support
  • Volunteer at blood drives and obtain blood pressures for Sister's Convent- provide education and promote healthy lifestyles
  • Teach elementary students about healthy lifestyles- encourage healthy habits at a young age
  • Teach elderly residents at Irving Point facility about health promotion and prevention by presenting specific topics and correlating activities
Awards
  • 2008 Miss Iowa Teen Pageant: Semifinalist and Miss Congeniality- voted by peers as most congenial, charismatic, and inspirational participant
  • NAIA Volleyball Scholar Athlete 2011- maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on 4.0 scale) while participating in competitive collegiate athletics
  • Nominee for Kappa Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mercy Medical Center
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • St. Anthony's Hospital

School Attended

  • Mount Mercy University

Job Titles Held:

  • Nurse Preceptorship, Intensive Care Unit
  • Nurse Externship Program, SNICU
  • Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
  • Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , May 2013

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