NICOLE YASMINE LAZO, RN MSN
*** ***** ****** ***** ******, Los Angeles, CA 90063
323-***-**** adiojh@r.postjobfree.com http://linkedin.com/in/nicole-lazo-8a3917106 PROFILE
A Master’s prepared nurse with experience in the public health field. My recent work includes working as a student nurse for LAC-USC one of the largest hospitals in the country. I am seeking for an opportunity as a new grad where I can demonstrate my skills in compassionate, patient-focused care, while further developing my nurse critical thinking and clinical skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse Worker February 2020 – Current
LAC + USC Medical Center
o Provide patient care, document vital signs, care companion, and report critical finding to RN
o Working with assignments caring from one-to-one with critical patients and up to 25% of unit population yielding in greater efficiency. Administrative Support October 2017- August 2018
Nurse-Family Partnership Program, Department of Public Health o Provides direct support to Nurse Manager
o Screens referral for client eligibility
o Makes additional referrals to other home-based family support programs o Gathers data and creates reports for Nurse Manager o Answers client’s and other community organization’s questions o Distributes program marketing material
Social Services Clerk May 2017-October 2017
Department of Public Social Services
o Helped client’s complete applications for social programs o Made referrals to other DPSS offices that offer different social programs o Experience in working with homeless population
Student Worker February 2014-May 2017
Department of Public Works
o Accepted constituent’s concerns and developed investigation requests o Entered collision reports into database to be investigated by civil engineer o Attended community meetings and events (ex. Go green events) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
COVID-19 Testing Volunteer March 2020- June 2020
Charles R. Drew University
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o Worked on a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, public health staff, fire department
o Educated the public on how to get tested, on how to administer and use the testing kits
o Educated staff and public on social distancing and infection control COPE Health Scholar Program December 2017- December 2018 Citrus Valley Health Partners, Covina
o Health Scholar
Provides basic care for patients in a clinical setting
Assists patients in walking, feeds patients when needed, checks vital signs, etc.
Assists nursing staff in bathing and changing patients, restocks floor with vital materials, helps unit secretary when needed etc.
Has made rounds in Medical Surgical Unit and Definitive Observation Unit o Building Connections Ambassador
Surveys patients on their experience, priorities, and goals during their stay
Completes “Because We Care” forms for all patients to get to know them and their preferences
Advocates for the patients and their concerns
Prioritizes the patient’s needs for support
Wesley Health Center Intern September 2016-January 2017 Andrew Escajeda Health Clinic, Pasadena
o Navigated through various health programs to develop resource directory o Assisted in APLA Food Pantry Program
o Helped check in patients and call for appointment reminders o Experience in working with homeless and HIV positive population American Diabetes Association Intern January 2016-April 2016 The Wellness Center (Historic General Hospital), Los Angeles o Hosted ADA booth at various health fairs
o Provided health promotion and education to the community o Marketed “Por Tu Familia” (For Your Family) program o Development of presentations for “Promotores de Salud” (Promoters of Health) EDUCATION
Master of Science, Nursing August 2020
Charles Drew University, Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing o Entry-level master’s in nursing
Bachelor of Science, Public Health December 2016
California State University, Los Angeles
o Concentration in community health
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MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS
COPE Connect Network December 2017- December 2018
COPE Health Solutions
o Health care professional network to link with health care delivery, attend lectures with industry experts, and be informed of future innovations in patient care o Attends additional training, leadership, and professional development events Public Health Student Association 2014-2016
California State University, Los Angeles
o Organization and assistance in health promotion events on campus o Volunteering for various health organizations events National Association of Hispanic Nurses August 2018- Current o Participation in various community events
CERTIFICATION
o RN License
o #95236219
o Basic Life Support/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation o Currently Active
o ACLS
o Currently Active
o Fire Safety Card
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