LaQuoya Cobia

916-***-**** • **** Sunnybrae Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823 • acbr5q@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

I am a recent graduate of a Practical Nursing program looking for a full time position with your

company. I completed my preceptorship in Las Vegas, NV at a number of long-term care and

rehabilitation facilities and I am interested in continuing to grow and learn in this critical care field.

NURSING EXPERIENCE:

Student Nurse/Clinical Rotations

Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IVs, and all other aspect`s of nursing care.

Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation, under

RN supervision

12/05/12 - 02/19/13 UMC Hospital, 1800 Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102

Assisted and observed in the pediatric department as well as in the pediatric ER and triage

12/05/12 - 02/19/13 Life Care Paradise, 2325 East Harmon, Las Vegas, NV 89111

Passed all medications for approximately 10 patients per shift. Performed duties in the role of team

leader as well as a team member. Continued skills

12/05/12 - 02/19/13 Complex Care, 2500 North Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Cared for patients in the medical surgical unit, passed medications, and charting, as well as reporting

observations to primary nurse. Assisted and observed respiratory and wound care team. Continued skills

09/16/12 - 11/27/12 Kindred Sahara, 5110 West Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Charting and caring for patients with and without isolation precautions. Observed and provided minimal

assistance in the ICU department, outpatient wound clinic, and hyperbaric therapy. Continued skills

07/05/12 - 09/11/12 Health S. Valley View, 1250 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Assist in a rehabilitation facility with postoperative patients recovering to normal functioning. Removed

staples, catheter input, dressing changes, IV insertion,

07/05/12 - 09/11/12 Salvation Army, 211 Judson Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89030

First aide informational for residents.

07/05/12 - 09/11/12 Rawson Neal, 1650 Community College Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Mental health facility where I attended court sessions for those appealing a 72 hour holds, as well as

maintained a safe and secure environment. Patient interviews. Crisis Intervention

04/18/12 -06/26/12 Sliver Ridge Healthcare, 1151 S. Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Performed CNA duties and charting

WORK EXPERIENCE

Certified Nursing Assistant

05/2010 -02/2012 Florin Healthcare

Provided care for 20-22 patients per shift, assisted and completed ADL’s for patients while also floating

in different areas of the facility which require flexibility of care for a variety of residents.

Certified Nursing Assistant

03/2009 -01/2011 MGA Employee Services/VA Hospital

Performed EKG, bladder scan, and CNA duties in the ER, Psych, and ICU departments. Provided 1:1

care for patients at risk.

Certified Nursing Assistant

01/2009 -01/2011 Maxim/VA Hospital

Performed EKG, Bladder Scan. CNA duties in the ER, Psych, and ICU departments. Provided 1:1 care

for patients at risk.

Phlebotomist

01/2008 -03/2008 UC Davis laboratory Internship

Performed 50 vena punctures and 10 finger sticks in a fast work environment with accurate draws ;

Properly identified patients and labeling specimens; Processed laboratory requisitions and specimens for

lab tests; Used established laboratory procedures

Certified Nursing Assistant

05/2006 -02/2007 Eskaton Greenhaven Care Center

Helped elderly patients with basic activities of daily living such as; toileting, dressing, eating, as well as

checking vital sign manually. Answered incoming calls and directing calls as needed; maintained safe

and healthy work environment; Great team player as well as an individual, this required reporting to the

next shift and reporting to on duty charge nurse.

EDUCATION

Practical Nursing Las Vegas, NV 2013

Kaplan College

Medical Coding Certificate (pending)

UC Davis Extension Program Sacramento, CA 2008

Phlebotomy Licensing

R.O.P. Adult Class Sacramento, CA 2008

CNA Certification

Davis Applied Technology College Kaysville, UT 2006

Diploma

Franklin High School Elk Grove, CA 2005

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Patient advocate and team player. I believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and

nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.

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