Registered Nurse

Alysa Ruona, BSN-P, PHN-P

*** ****** **., ******, **, 55803 218-***-**** adcom7@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysa-ruona/

OBJECTIVE:Seeking a full-time position in labor and delivery to gain valuable work experience, broaden my knowledge and interest in prenatal care and eventually obtain my DNP in Women’s Health or Midwifery. EDUCATION THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA, DULUTH, MN Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduating May 2020

● RN-BSN following NCLEX Examination by July 2020.

● GPA: 3.62, Graduating with Honors at the top third of the class. CLINICAL

EXPERIENCE

MAYO CLINIC OBSTETRICS, REDWING, MN

Capstone Clinical experience, January 2020 – May 2020

● Provided 135 hours of comprehensive, multidisciplinary medical and surgical care for women equivalent to a beginning practitioner’s workload.

● Assumed full accountability for professional behavior during times of ambiguity and unpredictability.

● Integrated a conceptual and holistic understanding related to families with multi-system problems. ST. LUKE’S PACU, DULUTH, MN

Clinical experience, November 2019 - December 2019

● Contributed 40 hours developing care techniques for post-anesthesia patients.

● Improved knowledge on arterial lines, complex drains, chest tubes and incisional care.

● Increased confidence in recognizing abrupt, small changes in a patient’s condition. ESSENTIA GENERAL MEDICINE & ONCOLOGY/PALLIATIVE CARE, DULUTH, MN Clinical experience, October 2019 - November 2019

● Applied over 120 hours of hands-on experience working with a variety of complex patients.

● Communicated frequently with students, professors, and RNs to discuss care and practices.

● Challenged myself to apply classroom material to each situation that was presented. DENA’INA WELLNESS CENTER, KENAI & RURAL AK

Community Clinical experience, May 2019

● Awarded 1 of 6 positions to practice community health nursing in Alaska.

● Obtained public health knowledge and skills to bring solutions to community-identified needs.

● Fulfilled all requirements for public health nurse certification in Minnesota. WORK

EXPERIENCE

THE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CAS)- THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA, DULUTH, MN

Nursing tutor, May 2019 – May 2020

● Earned the title of tutor for all sophomore and junior nursing students at the college.

● Led complex review sessions and created materials for academic success in nursing and exams. SAINT MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, DULUTH, MN Certified Nursing Assistant, August 2019 – October 2019

● Acquired extensive training in an intense atmosphere with experienced nurses and physicians.

● Performed high-quality CPR and assisted in care for Tier 1-4 traumas.

● Interpreted blood sugars, obtained rectal temperatures and communicated with critical patients. ESSENTIA HEALTH-SURGERY/OR, DULUTH, MN

Internship, June 2019 - August 2019

● Analyzed trends in data to create statistics using SPSS software.

● Designed four Quality Improvement Posters to represent Essentia’s Surgical Department.

● Started IVs and administered medications in the OR, PACU, Pre-op, and Outpatient Surgery. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT – THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA, DULUTH, MN Anatomy & Physiology Teacher’s Assistant (TA), August 2018 – May 2019

● Educated students on human anatomy and physiology at the college-level.

● Assisted in dissection of cadavers alongside biology professors to ensure visibility of body structures.

● Led review hour sessions with human cadavers for all science majors. BENEDICTINE HEALTH CENTER, DULUTH, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2018 – December 2018

● Provided exceptional care to residents post-surgery or mid-transition to a new facility.

● Assisted with catheter insertions, stoma care, and NG tube care with the RN.

● Acquired skills in memory care, wound care, and ointment application. ECUMEN LAKESHORE LUTHERAN, DULUTH, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2016 – August 2016

● Performed up to 56 hours a week on night shifts

● Provided holistic, patient-centered care by taking the time to listen to patients.

● Obtained experience using mechanical lifts, medical beds and equipment. SKILLS &

CERT.

● Certified Nursing Assistant, License number: 10752734 - May 2015 - November 2020

● Basic Life Support Certification, ecard: 195********* - Renewed July 2019

● Emergency Medical Technician Graduate - May 2016 LEADERSHIP

QUALITIES

● Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Inducted November 1, 2019) o Theta Xi Chapter Member, The College of St. Scholastica (present)

● Student Nursing Association, Board Treasurer –The College of St. Scholastica (2018 - 2019) o National Student Nursing Association Member - The College of St. Scholastica (present)

● St. Luke’s Hospital, Mountain Home & Boise, ID (2012 - 2016) o CNA and EMT student volunteer in ER and LTCU.

● Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) – Timberline High School, Boise, ID o Board Treasurer (2014 - 2015), Vice President (2015-2016) o HOSA National Leadership Conference, 4th Place in Healthy Lifestyles project (2015) References available upon request

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