Registered Nurse
Resume:
Priscilla Carey
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Columbia, MD 21044
*******@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a registered nurse position and build a career with a progressive healthcare organization in a challenging clinical environment that allows me to maximize my skills, gain essential hands-on training, and grow professionally.
SKILLS
- Demonstrate initiative, drive, and ability to take on leadership roles during high-stress periods
- Experience in supervision and managing of schedules and staff members
- Proficiency in Spanish: fluent speaking, reading, and writing
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding client service skills
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- Associates Degree in Nursing, December 2009, Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
- GPA-3.86/4.0, Salutatorian
- RN License, California, Active Status
- Nurse License, Mexico, Active Status
- AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Center Clinic, Dr. Jose Angel Cadena & Cadena8/2009 - 12/2010
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Nurse Intern- Part Time
- Served as float nurse for community clinic and community hospital as needed
- Fulfilled both technical and administrative duties during shift to ensure patient care was conducted in a timely manner
- Administered oral, intravenous, and intramuscular medications to assigned patients
- Assisted physicians with removal and application of wound dressings to and post-operative suture removal
- Assessed and monitored vital signs for high volume patients assigned during shift
- Administered I.V. fluid solutions to patients with signs and symptoms of dehydration in the emergency room
- Monitored state of diabetic patients, checking lab work, compliancy of medication, and lifestyle changes
- Tracked progress of hypertensive patients, checking weekly blood pressure, compliancy of medication, and lifestyle changes
- Led educational courses for women in the community on how to detect breast cancer and the importance of breast examination according to age appropriate schedules
- Conducted educational sessions for diabetic patients in the community on how to detect signs and symptoms that should be reported, and on possible complications
- Assisted the nursing school with immunization campaigns and health fairs as needed to educate the community on the importance of immunizations and overall health
- Monitored and maximized care for AIDS and Tuberculosis clients
- Coordinated and supervised student nurses on basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, patient privacy, and bed positioning during their clinical hours
- Mediated with a broad range of psychiatric clients, and completed assessments and care plans along with physician referrals to mental health clinics in the surrounding areas
- Assisted and supported group counseling sessions for clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation recovery programs
VOLUNTEER WORK
Tutor 2008-present
Brides for Breast Cancer- October 2011
SALARY
Negotiable
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