Elaine Beck
Iowa City, IA *****
acb272@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To work as procedural nurse and contribute to a successful nursing team
providing excellent patient care.
Education
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Associate Degree in Nursing, August 2013
Advanced course topics included emergency, telemetry, and critical care.
GPA 3.4/4.0 Dean's List
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Master of Fine Arts, May 2004
Winner of Des Moines Art Center Film and Video Festival and works in
various public and private collections, including Iowa City Public Library,
William Penn University and Oskaloosa Public Library
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Secondary Education, Graduated with
Honors, 1983
Areas of emphasis in psychology, sociology and history. Taught secondary
social studies 7 years
Professional Experience
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Nursing Assistant, 2010-Present
Responsible for the direct care of 12-15 patients; Tasks mastered:vital
signs, dressing, bathing, feeding, elimination, blood glucose checks,
collaborative interdisciplinary care. Skilled in prioritization, time-
management, and customer service on cardiac and neurosurgery units.
Charting in Epic.
University of Iowa, Department of Rhetoric; 2002 - 2005
Department of Art and Art History 2002 - 2004
Graduate Instructor -Taught writing, and speaking to first year college
students.
Clinical Experience
Student Nurse - Preceptorship UIHC Pediatric Inpatient Unit 2JCP, Iowa
City, IA.
Completed total care for patients for up to 4 patients at a time on a
medical-surgical unit. Experienced at assessment and caring for chest
tubes, IVs, wounds, and drains. Communicated effectively and positively
with interdisciplinary staff. Proficient in charting assessments and notes
in Epic. (2013)
Student Nurse, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics & Mercy Medical
Center, Iowa City, IA; St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA Experience on
cardiac, medical/surgical, and neurology units. Completed total patient
care, assessments, and education. Charted interventions using Epic. (2011-
2013)