Nurse Susan Grad

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Mesa, Arizona 85254 abpgzd@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure entry into the Pediatric Doctor of Nursing Practice program with Arizona State University s College of

Nursing and Health Innovation utilizing academic and leadership skills in order to promote advanced, culturally

competent, and economically conscientious care in a global community.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Nursing December 2009

Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona

GPA: 3.67

RELEVANT COURSES

Anatomy and Physiology Organic Chemistry Microbiology

Psychiatric Mental Health Maternity Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing

Pediatric Nursing Critical Care Nursing Leadership and Management

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lead Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant January 2009 to present

Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant August 2007 to present

Arizona State University, School of Letters and Sciences, Phoenix, Arizona

Instruct 24 undergraduate students in a 4 credit hour laboratory and class program

Prepare, administer, and correct practicals and exams

Compile records of grades and attendance

Shape objectives for laboratory course to include learning outcomes and course expectations

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate teaching staff of 12 in accordance with Arizona State University

policies, procedures, and laboratory safety regulations

Develop new curriculum for Biology 201 to include syllabus, lecture material, anatomical terms lists, and

assignments resulting in increased student satisfaction

Develop lab manual for Biology 201 to include syllabus, anatomical terms lists, and worksheets to

standardize laboratories and improve student education outcomes

Organize and conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss laboratory lessons

Order anatomical models and laboratory material in accordance to allotted budget

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Student Nurse, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ October 2009-December 2009

Prioritize care among multiple pediatric patients in the intensive care unit

Utilize critical thinking skills when caring for children with advanced pathologies

Implement evidence-based distraction techniques for children undergoing minor procedures

Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

standards

Ensure patient safety by adhering to the National Patient Safety Goals

Report patient status and plan of care to nursing staff at change of shift

Relay patient information to healthcare team during rounds in order to enhance individualize patient care

Student Nurse, Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ August 2009-October 2009

Assessed multiple adult patients in an intensive care unit

Prioritized patient care among two patients in an intensive care setting

Performed procedures such as obtaining intravenous access and inserting foley catheters in the emergency

department setting

Communicated with multiple members of the health care team to discuss plan of care

Charted assessments, nursing notes, and medication administration utilizing the Cerner computer charting

program

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Student Nurse, St. Joseph s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ March 2009-May 2009

Attended to the care of multiple patients in a pediatric setting

Communicated with parents and caregivers to provide updates on patient s plan of care

Charted assessments, nursing notes, and medication administration utilizing a computer based charting

system

Implemented evidence-based distraction techniques for children undergoing minor procedures such as

obtaining intravenous access

Student Nurse, Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, AZ January 2009-March 2009

Attended to the care of multiple patients in the perinatal setting

Assessed electronic fetal heart rate strips to determine fetal well being

Educated new parents on care of newborn including diaper changes and bathing

Conducted a postpartum phone call to learn about family adaptation and transitioning skills after

discharge from the hospital

Charted assessments and nursing notes utilizing the Cerner computer charting program

Student Nurse, Banner Behavioral Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ October 2008-December 2008

Effectively communicated and interacted with patients in a group setting for both adult and pediatric

patients

Developed a personalized care plan to enhance patient specific goals related to recovery

Student Nurse, John. C. Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix, AZ August 2008-October 2008

Attended to the care of multiple patients in a medical surgical setting

Monitored and assessed patient s vital signs and pain scale for changes in health status

Integrated evidence-base practice into patient care to improve patient outcomes

Charted assessments and medication administration according to hospital policies and procedures

Developed a personalized care plan to enhance patient specific care related to previous cerebrovascular

accident

Educated a newly diagnosed client with diabetes on proper glucose self testing and subcutaneous insulin

injections

WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant June 2005 to August 2006

Internal Medicine Physicians Associates

Phoenix, Arizona

Answered incoming calls from patients and doctors

Scheduled patients for office visits and follow up appointments with doctors

Organized and delivered correspondence among doctors and staff

Released medical records and maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORS

Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Upsilon Chapter November 2009-current

American Nurses Association, Student Member August 2009-current

College Council of Nursing Students, Student Member January 2008-current

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association January 2008-current

Fingerprint Clearance Card, State of Arizona January 2008-current

Infant, Child and Adult CPR, American Red Cross February 2007-current

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