Medical Registered Nurse

CAROLINA M MCGINNES, RN

*** ****** *******, *********, ** 99901 . Home: 907-***-**** .

Cell: 907-***-**** .

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Professional Summary:

Newly graduated RN licensed in Washington State seeking to gain experience

and knowledge and to utilize my skills as an RN.

Skills:

. Adapt easily to change of environment & work schedule

. Experienced in excellent patient care and leadership skills

. Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

. Experienced in electronic charting: EMAR, Meditech

. Effective communication with healthcare members

. Fluent in Spanish

Clinical/Work Experience:

Neurology Practicum Nursing Student, 03/2013 to 05/2013

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center - W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204.

Synthesized and applied knowledge and skills gained in the Bachelor of

Science in Nursing (BSN) program, demonstrated competencies for entry level

nursing practice, and practiced nursing leadership within a complex

adaptive system (CAS) on a neurology unit.

Community Health Nursing Student, 01/2013 to 03/2013

American Red Cross - 315 W Nora Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. Learned the various

dimensions of a healthy community as I actively participated in community

health practice that emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and

evaluating cost-effective, accessible care for families, groups, and

populations.

Medical/Surgical II/Oncology Nursing Student, 11/2012 to 12/2012

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center - 101 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204.

Focused on the provision of care for individuals and families with complex

acute and chronic health care needs related to the cardiovascular,

neurological, endocrine, pulmonary, renal, and mental health systems in

complex healthcare environments. Provided certain medication

administration, treatment, and other nursing care for oncology patients.

Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nursing Student, 10/2012 to 11/2012

Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital - 101 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA

99204. Performed primary care using the nursing process effectively to care

for neonatal and pediatric patients with complex health needs.

Inpatient Psychiatry Nursing Student, 09/2012 to 10/2012

Eastern State Hospital - 850 Maple St, Medical Lake, WA 99022.

Therapeutically communicated and interacted with patients with an array of

psychiatric disorders. Developed treatment plans for each patient in

collaboration with other psychiatric team members.

Volunteer, 07/2012 to 08/2012

Ketchikan Peacehealth Medical Center - 3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK

99901. Shadowed the duties of the charge nurse of the Long Term Care Unit

(LTCU); duties included listening to report, answering call lights,

interacting with the patients on the unit, and resolving issues that would

arise on the unit.

Outpatient Psychiatry Nursing Student, 03/2012 to 05/2012

Tamarak Center - 2901 W Fort George Wright Dr., Spokane, WA 99224.

Therapeutically communicated with adolescent patients and extensively read

their medical charts. Interacted with patients during various different

therapies: recreational, nutritional, group, and school.

Obstetrics Nursing Student, 03/2012 to 05/2012

Sacred Heart Medical Center - 101 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204. Focused on

the provision of care for individuals and families with health care needs

related to the labor process; given the opportunity to shadow the duties of

RNs in NICU and Labor & Delivery for one day.

Medical/Surgical I Nursing Student, 01/2012 to 05/2012

Providence Holy Family- 101 W 8th Ave Spokane, WA 99204. Chronic patient

care in medical surgical unit, adeptly handling most aspects of patient

treatment including medication administration, wound care, and CNA duties.

Geriatric Nursing Student, 09/2011 to 12/2011

Riverview Retirement Community - 1801 E Upriver Dr. Spokane, WA 99207.

Assessed and promoted wellness for healthy geriatric individuals and

families in community settings. Formulated and revised individualized care

plans.

Pediatrics Nursing Student, 08/2011 to 09/2011

St. Aloysius Catholic School - 611 E Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99207.

Assessed and promoted wellness for healthy pediatric individuals in the

community setting. Reviewed student medical charts and informed parents of

results.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2013

Gonzaga University- 502 East Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258

. Recipient of Dean's Scholarship, Larry L. Guthrie Nursing Award, ICW

Boyer Award, & ICW Leaders for Tomorrow

. Dean's List: Fall 2009 & Fall 2011

. President's List: Spring 2013

Certification:

. Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington; # RN60340485

. CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, October,

2014

. First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, May 2013

. Disaster Health & Sheltering, American Red Cross, February 2013

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