LPN
Resume:
Human Resources
To Whom It May Concern;
I am seeking an entry level new graduate LPN position, preferably full time, but part time okay if will lead to
full time within 3-6 months. I have completed not only the LPN program, but also half way through the RN
program. I had to stop the RN program in AZ due to my husband having a heart attack in WA. I have a
current Arizona LPN license in good standing, and I am in the process of transferring it to Washington.
During my transition period between leaving school and moving to WA, I worked for Oasis Home Health as
an LPN in AZ up until the week prior to leaving for WA.
I would prefer to obtain a position in patient care where I can continue to learn hands on skills such as minor
surgical procedures, wound care, or orthopedic procedures. I thrive on learning and want to be challenged.
I am willing to go through any training to meet the requirements your organization may have.
I have a strong background working with families within a crisis setting; problem solving; patient education;
and coming up with unique ways to teach the more difficult patients or within unusual situations. Many of the
families I worked with had children with psychiatric issues and out of the box thinking was a primary skill I
developed and continue to strengthen daily.
During my clinical rotations I was able to utilize and strengthen my critical thinking and organizational skills;
time management; along with patient assessment, goals, interventions, evaluations and outcomes.
Clinicals were experienced at the following medical facilities:
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center
Medical/Surgical (August through December 2010) (March through May 2011)
Telemetry (January through March 2011)
Surgical (September 2010)
OB/Nursery (September through October 2011) (February through March 2012)
Phoenix Children’s Hospital (Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Hospital)
NICU, Ortho (October through December 2011)
NICU, Neuro (April through May 2012)
Arizona State Hospital (Level 1 Behavioral Health Institution)
Assessment, evaluation, patient care, patient education (August through September 2011)
(January through February 2012)
One day clinical rotations also included the Public Health Department, Head Start, Endoscopic, Tribal
Health, Arizona Training Center (Developmental Disabilities), and Radiology. Because of my interest in
surgery, I was able to observe over a dozen additional ortho surgeries through my own Orthopedic
Surgeon’s practice.
I so appreciate the time and consideration you have given me and hope you are interested in continuing to
review the enclosed resume.
I sincerely hope to hear from you in the near future.
Respectfully, Tina Swearingen
Resume
Tina Swearingen
520-***-****, ***********@*****.***
10120 129th Ave, KP N
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Employment History
(Starting with most recent)
August 17, 2012 to November 15, 2012: Oasis Home Health, Licensed Practical Nurse. Worked within
a 60 mile radius of hometown with primarily diabetic and post op patients completing wound care and
assessment, providing IM/subq injections and testing glucose and PT/INR levels; overall patient
assessment and med management, also setting up for in home procedures for the RN. Lastly oversight
on patient care, needs, referrals, and set up for discharge all within scope of practice. Contact
information under references.
July 2007 to August 2012: Attending Central Arizona College, Nursing program, full time student.
December 16, 1999 to June 30, 2007: Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services,
Parent Information Network Specialist. I worked on contract through a federal grant to increase
awareness of rights for parents who have children with special health care and educational needs. This
included working one on one with distraught parents who were either grieving over their child’s new
diagnosis or dealing with insurmountable issues within the school system related to their child’s
medical/educational needs. Supervisor Rita Kenison – listed under references.
January 97 to March 99: Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, Education/Outreach Coordinator.
Created, developed and implemented all educational and outreach programs for the museum. Worked
with many senior citizens in the docent program; including programming for schools, tours, trainings,
special events, volunteer coordination and museum docent recruiting, training and scheduling, and
obtaining funding for the same programs. Analysis of each program with recommendations to the board
followed each new program or training series.
August 92 to June 00: Kids Voting Arizona, Pinal County Area Administrator. A 4 month window
during all primary and general elections for the 8 years, coordination and volunteer education along with
problem solving especially on the day of each election.
August 1995 to January 1996: Southwest Gas Corporation, Southern Arizona Seniors, Program
Coordinator. A program that provided free services to senior citizen and disabled customers in their
homes; included recruitment, training and oversight of volunteer senior citizens.
Medical Employment History 1981 to 1990:
Dialysis Technician, PCT. 1988 - 1990: East Valley Dialysis. Patient intake, vitals, hook up, follow
on run, chart review under supervision of charge nurse; typical run was 3 pts per/day x3 hr/pt;
utilizing C2, C3 machines; and occasional rotation of water purification/center opening
responsibilities including set up of all machines.
Front Office Receptionist. 1985 - 1986: Dr. Charles Caulkins, Orthopedic Surgeon.
Physical-Psysio, Back Office Technician. 1985 - 1987: Dr. John Mazion, Chiropractor.
Patient Care Technician. 1981- 1985: Casa Grande Clinic . In the 4 years I worked at the clinic I
assisted approximately 12 PCP, 4 O.B, 3 Surgeons, 2 Cardiologists, and 6 additional specialists with
satellite offices in the building. Patient check in including taking medical histories and med room
inventory and stocking.
Education/Certifications (Current)
Arizona State Board of Nursing
AZ LPN Certification #LP048139, Active 2-29-2012 to 4-1-2016
College of Medical Training, Lakewood, WA
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CPR Health Care Provider, Certified HCP CPR, 6-22-2012 to 6-22-2012
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Certified/Cleared, 2007-2013
Education/Certifications (Previous)
AZ Dept. of Education
Traumatic Brain Injury Training 100 Hr, Certified TBI Consultant/Trainer, 2003-2007
RTA Hospice
30 Hr. Volunteer Training, Certified, 1999
East Valley Dialysis
Dialysis Technician – Patient Care Tech Training, Certified PCT (Renal 1), 1990
Central Arizona College
Emergency Medical Training, Certified EMT, 1985
Casa Grande Union High School
Graduated, 1981
Recent Professional Memberships
Central Arizona Student Nurses Association
Central Arizona College’s Health Wellness Advisory Board, member 5 years
Cenpatico Pinal Community Advisory, member 4 years
Recent Volunteer Work
Central Arizona Student Nurses Association
Harmony Hospice, Casa Grande
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Medical/Surgical floor
References
Oasis Home Health
Cheri Horton, c: 714-***-****, Oasis Home Health, Office Manager, *******@*****.***.
Florence (Flo) Oladokun, c: 520-***-****, Oasis Home Health, Nurse Practitioner and Co-Owner.
Sayo (Shyo) Oladokun, c: 520-***-****, Oasis Home Health, Scheduler.
Wendy Britt, c: 520-***-****, Central Arizona College, Professor, *****.*****@*********.***. (Nursing
Professor for 3rd Block, Peds/Psych/OB.)
Vivian Denson, w: 520-***-****, Central Arizona College, Professor, ******.******@*********.*** (Nursing
Professor for 2nd Block, Medical/Surgical)
Diane Taylor, c: 480-***-****, Cenpatico Behavioral Health Services, Family Support Partner Coordinator,
*******@*******.*** (Diane has been a friend for about 6 years and we have worked professionally
together for about the same amount of time)
Rita Kenison, h: 480-***-****, Education Consultant, ****.*******@***.*** (Rita was my supervisor for 6
years at the AZ Dept of Education)
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