Ashley Katz
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949-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Career Objective
To obtain an RN position utilizing my nursing education and academic preparation with the opportunity for advancement though initiative and determination while providing exceptional patient care.
Education
Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA Anticipated Graduation: May 2014
RN to BSN Degree
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Graduation: May 2013
Associate of Nursing Degree
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA Graduation: May 2011
Associate of Art in Social and Behavioral Science
Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS for Health Care Provider & CPR Certified
ACLS & PALS Certified
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Clinical Experience
Cardiopulmonary Preceptorship, Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD (January to April 2013)
Pediatrics/ Medical Surgical, Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD (September to December 2012)
Psychiatric, Human Services Center, Yankton, SD (September to November 2011)
Geriatrics, Avera Sister James, Yankton, SD (April to May 2012)
Maternity/L&D/NICU, Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD (January to March 2012)
Related Experience
Provided direct patient care, administered fluids, conducted routine vitals, injected immunizations, monitored telemetries, assisted with family support, administered PICC lines and dressings, changed EKG leads and determined EKG readings, performed drawing and analyzing of cultures, accurately dispensed medications, maintained sensitive records, facilitated pain management, performed sterile procedures, interpreted patient data, collaborated with professional teams, acted with empathy, communicated with department supervisors, managed interns, provided patient teaching and discharge instructions, engaged infection control compliance, reviewed patient health data.
Work Experience
Quality Management Coordinator
HOAG Hospital, Newport Beach, CA (January 2010 to July 2012)
Communicated with department supervisors and interns to assure quality amongst hundreds of interns. Skills Utilized: written and verbal communication with charge nurses and staff, attention to detail, scheduling, organization of medical, legal, and human resource paperwork
Clinical Care Extender Internship Program
Cope Health Solutions, Newport Beach, CA (January 2009 to January 2010)
Hands on training including ambulation, transporting, and vital signs. Learned to read EKG’s, connected patients to the EKG monitor. Proper stocking of medical supplies and proper cleaning techniques
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comforcare, Irvine, CA (Summer 2011& 2012)
CNA duties: Acquired daily vital signs, and daily medication organization, assisted with activities of daily living, scheduled physician visits and provided transportation to checkups and procedures
Technical Skills
Sanford Hospital One Chart documentation system
Avera Specialty Hospital Meditech charting system
Internet browsers and Microsoft Office applications