Registered Nurse

JESSICA RHEUDASIL

Chandler, AZ 602-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 2012-2013

MS in Nursing, Entry to the Profession of Nursing

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2005-2009

BS in Health Sciences (BSHS)

Honors Graduate, Magna Cum Laude

Major: Physiology Minors: Spanish & Chemistry

Honors Thesis: A qualitative analysis of the systemic inflammation that accompanies an elevated BMI, the

inflammation that is associated with depression, and the relevance of these co-morbidities to quality of life and

colorectal cancer development in males.

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) March 2013

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers April 2012

Interprofessional Education & Practice (IPEP) Exercises January – April 2013

Disabilities: An Interprofessional Exercise

CPR Team Behavior Simulation

Pandemic Flu: An Exercise in Disaster Preparedness

National Institutes of Health (NIH) September 2009

Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) March 2009

Social and Behavioral Research Investigators

Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practices

SKILLS

Familiar with “EPIC” Electronic Health Record charting system.

RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Management & Leadership (270 hours) Summer 2013

Scottsdale Healthcare – Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ

Evaluated clinical care and ensured patient safety with the use of quality improvement science. Designed an

evidence-based practice intervention, applied leadership and management theories, and integrated theory,

practice, and research to enrich nursing care. This rotation took place on an ‘Ortho/Neuro Trauma’ unit.

Community Health (88 hours) Summer 2013

Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ

Performed rural community assessment, generated community health diagnoses, and planned interventions to

improve community health status/accessibility. Wrote grant proposal, budget, and community plan for

submission to the Maricopa County Public Health Department.

Adult Emergency Medicine (72 hours) Spring 2013

Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ

Performed patient assessments and IV starts/lab draws, and practiced EKG interpretation. Participated in adult

trauma. Identified needs of patients in the diverse setting; utilized interdisciplinary collaboration in meeting

diverse patient needs.

Behavioral Health (48 hours) Spring 2013

Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center c/o MIHS, Mesa, AZ

Observation of acute and chronic behavioral health nursing. Participated in behavioral health community

support groups, patient advocacy, and patient assessments, and developed nursing diagnoses applicable to the

psychiatric setting.

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (120 hours) Spring 2013

Maricopa Medical Center c/o MIHS, Phoenix AZ

Rotated in the following departments: Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Endoscopy, Emergency Department, Burn

ICU, and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Performed IV insertion and discontinuation, IV care,

tracheostomy care, central line dressing care, arterial line blood draws, NG/OG tube feeding and medication

administration, and urinary catheterization. Researched and presented on JCAHO core measures and wrote

complete patient care plans with interventions supported by evidence-based research.

Pediatrics (48 hours) Fall 2012

Maricopa Medical Center c/o MIHS, Phoenix AZ

Rotated in the following departments: Pediatric Medical-Surgical, Pediatric Burn, and Neonatal ICU; was also

able to spend time with the Child Life Specialist. Performed pediatric assessments, IV insertion and

discontinuation, IV care, and medication administration.

Medical-Surgical Nursing (249.25 hours) Fall 2012

Maricopa Medical Center c/o MIHS, Phoenix AZ

Rotated in the following departments: Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cath. Lab, Special Procedures, Burn, and OR.

Performed IV care, oral suctioning, wound care, EKG lead placement, and oxygen administration. Observed heart

catheterization procedures, PICC line insertions, and women’s health surgeries. Wrote complete patient care plans

with interventions supported by evidence-based research; wrote a case study paper analyzing disease pathology and

appropriate nursing interventions; researched and presented on an applicable evidence-based practice intervention

in a journal club setting, and prepared and carried out a patient teaching plan.

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Labor & Delivery (64 hours) Summer 2012

Maricopa Medical Center c/o MIHS, Phoenix AZ

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Rotated in the following departments: Women’s Health Clinic, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum. Assisted in a

delivery; performed newborn assessments with the APGAR scoring system and performed postpartum assessments.

Gained familiarity with the fetal heart monitor and its use before and during labor. Worked with families during

and after the birthing process. Performed teaching (breastfeeding, newborn care) in Postpartum.

Long-Term Care (57.5 hours) Summer 2012

Life Care Center at South Mountain, Phoenix AZ

Assisted with feeding, transfers, range-of-motion activities, physical therapy activities, and wound care. Checked

patients’ blood glucose and assisted patients with hygiene tasks.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Phoenix Volunteers 2011-2013

Volunteer Lead. Organize and lead volunteer groups at various community functions, and serve as the liaison for

Phoenix Volunteers at events.

International Service Learning 2008

Aided rural villages in need of health care. Interacted with patients from interview to diagnosis. Took vitals,

prescribed medications, and educated community on important health practices.

East Valley Dermatology 2005

Shadowed and assisted Dermatologist in patient skin cancer screenings.

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society

Inaugural Mentor

RELEVANT PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Connect Clinical Research Center, c/o HOPE Research Institute 2010

Worked directly with the Principal Investigator as a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement and manage

pharmaceutical trials. Assisted in patient recruitment and retention on trials. Performed drug

accountability, phlebotomy, specimen preparation, and ECGs and vital signs. Completed source

documentation and Case Report Forms. Maintained confidentiality for protection of human subjects.

Followed ICH and GCP guidelines.

HUNT Services, LLC, c/o HOPE Research Institute 2009-2010

Served as Pharmaceutical Marketing Liaison between clinical research sites and pharmaceutical sponsors to

promote investigator/company partnerships for the performance of clinical research trials. The position

required pipeline research, site management, email and phone communication, and development of

marketing/educational presentations and training tools.

Arizona Cancer Center 2006-2008

Served as a research/laboratory assistant. Assisted in hematology oncology research and general lab maintenance.

Prepared solutions for laboratory use, ordered supplies, and organized laboratory for efficient performance.

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American Cancer Society 2008

Interned in the Quality of Life/Cancer Patient Services department. Conducted office and field work. Helped expand

the "Guestroom Program" and the "Look Good...Feel Better" support group. Attended community health fairs to speak

about cancer prevention and awareness. Visited support groups to educate attendants about the importance of quality

of life and the services of the American Cancer Society.

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