Sara Morrison
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
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OBJECTIVE
• I am looking for an entry-level position as a registered nurse in a hospital with opportunities for advancement through education. I have a strong background and basic knowledge of patient care, diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues, and accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation.
• Highly motivated to launch nursing career; I am a current nursing student at Central Arizona College with an expected graduation date of May 2010.
• Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
EDUCATION
3.56 GPA – NURSING MAJOR- DEAN'S LIST
Central Arizona College – Coolidge, Arizona
August 2008-Current
Clinicals
• Phoenix Children's Hospital- Performed nursing duties on the neurology floor and NICU
• Arizona State Hospital- Psychiatric rotation
• CGRMC-Medical surgical/PACU/ICU/Emergency/Telemetry and Labor and Delivery clinical rotations.
June 2007 – August 2007
CNA Certification
• Received my CNA Certification.
• Assisted nursing home staff with all aspects of daily care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.
WORK AND VOLUNTEER HISTORY
November 2004-Current
Mothers Of Preschoolers, Casa Grande, Arizona
Activities Coordinator
Planned and implemented activities for a group of 30 mothers and their children on a monthly basis. Activities included field trips, fund raisers and nursing home visits. Also coordinated a food and clothing drive for our local battered women's shelter.
August 2000 – May 2004
Thorobred Chevrolet, Chandler, Arizona
Adminstrative Assistant
Performed all aspects of customer service and various administrative functions, including invoicing, inventory control, cashiering, and switchboard operation.
July 1999 – August 2000
Dr. Leslie Fish, D.D.S., Chandler, Arizona
Intern
Duties included patient scheduling, filing, duplicating X-Rays, and coordination with Insurance Companies.
SKILLS
• Direct care of patients
• Patient education for home care and discharge planning
• Medical terminology and medication administration skills
• Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings
• Catheter, IV, and suctioning training
• Charting and documentation of patient care
• Acute and chronic care experience
• P.C. and Microsoft Office literate
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certified, American Red Cross, 2010
• Arizona CNA number CNA1000013891