Personal Assistant/ In home RN

Michelle Cowan

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Shoreline WA 98133

Work Phone 707-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position as a personal assistant.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Humboldt State University, Arcata CA (May 2008)

Minor in Psychology

Certifications

BSN, RN

Certified School Nurse

BLS/CPR

Student Nurse Preceptorship

Provided RN care on the Medical Surgical/Pediatric unit for St. Joseph’s Hospital under the supervision of a licensed RN. Completed 12 hour shifts, 3 days a week.

Employment

RN, School Nurse, Edmonds School District

March 2010 to Current, Provided mobil school nursing for the Edmonds School District. Primarily caring for diabetic students and occasionally substituting for certified nurses.

RN, Maxim Healthcare Services

December 2009 to Current, Provide pediatric nursing care for severely disabled children in their home and facilitate communication with the rest of the healthcare team. Pediatric nursing care included medication administration, respiratory therapy, and behavioral therapy.

RN, Providence Everett Medical Center

April 2009 to Sept. 2009, Residency in Telemetry Progressive Care and Oncology

Provided full care of 4 patients under the supervision of a preceptor. Gave oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications. Started IV’s, hung blood, charted online using provcare. Completed admits and discharges. Processed and updated physicians orders. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary health care team. Gave report to oncoming nurse.

EMT/Security, College of the Redwoods

2004-2009

Provide surveillance for the college campus, monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, students, and visitors, write reports of daily activities and irregularities, answer telephone calls and questions in regards to the policies on campus, respond to medical calls and provide basic care.

Docent/Educator for ‘Bodies…The Exhibition’

(Day with Dr. Oz event) 2007

Requirements included greeting guest as they entered the exhibit, answering questions on anatomy and physiology, engaging children and adults of all ages at the touch booth, in which they could interact with specimens, and providing tours through the exhibit.

Direct Care employee for California Mentors

2006-2007

Required basic care giving skills for clients with medical complex challenges, such as adults and children with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries, children with emotional or behavioral problems, and elders in need of home care.

EMT/Ambulance/Dial-A-Ride/Taxi Driver, Eureka City Ambulance

2006

Requirements included Emergency Medical Technician licensing, critical thinking skills, time management, CPR, first aid and basic medical assessment skills.

Mental Health worker/ Case Manager, Crestwood Behavioral Health

2003-2005

Requirements included collaboration of the mental health interdisciplinary team, thorough documentation, positive communication skills, organization, problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills.

Volunteer

• Calculated BMI and B/P for Health Fair at Blue Lake Casino, 2007

• Administering Flu shots to the elderly with Eureka Public Health Dept, 2006

• Mentor at risk children for Leadership Education Adventure Program, 2002

• Door-to-door fundraising for Make a Wish Foundation, 1997

• Meals on Wheels in Washington DC/ Soup Kitchen, 1996

• Mentor for Jerry’s Club (one on one care for mentally/physically challenged children, 1995

• Mentor for Grandma’s House (For children of parents who have died of aids, 1995

References

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