MICHELLE L JONES
***** ***** ***** ***. ******, Ca 90241
(C) 562-***-**** (E) *.**********@*****.***
Background, Objective
Detail oriented nursing graduate ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Seeking registered nursing position in Dermatology with opportunity for long-term career advancement and growth. (Scheduled to receive RN license in February 2012)
Core Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Proficient medical terminology, computerized charting
Easily assess conditions and implements appropriate measures
Meticulous organizational and time management skills
Dedicated individual; reputation for consistently going beyond what is required
Demonstrative aptitude for developing new skills
Relevant Experience
Medical Surgical Telemetry (Long Beach Memorial Medical Center -160 hours completed. Duties performed included full patient load, medication administration, focused nursing assessments, efficient computerized charting, patient admission and discharge, EKG rhythm strip interpretation, patient education, collaboration with medical staff and patient advocacy.
Intensive Care Unit (Lakewood Regional Medical Center)
Medical Surgical Unit (St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach)
Adult Oncology/Hematology (Long Beach Memorial Medical Center)
Professional Experience
05/2010 - 11/2011
The Studio Long Beach, Ca
Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer
Facilitate and implement customized fitness programs including: proper bodily biomechanics, functional training, Pilates, yoga, personal training alongside nutritional guidance. Experience working with diverse clientele and specialized populations including multiple sclerosis. Worked closely with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in providing a training site for patients in which research was conducted on disease specific exercises. Conducted both group and private workout routines for clients with Multiple Sclerosis in which progress was charted and reassessed. Currently referred patients with multiple sclerosis by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Other specialties include geriatric and prenatal training. Currently assist with customized prenatal Pilates and yoga workshops implementing nursing and exercise physiology knowledge.
11/2006 - 03/2010
John Garey Pilates Long Beach, Ca
Pilates Instructor/Personal Trainer
05/2005 - 08/2006
Burger Physical Therapy Davis, Ca
Physical Therapy Aide
Assisted physical therapist with patient treatment in exercise therapy integrating customized patient programs as well as evaluation, progress and pain management. Facilitated aquatic therapy routines and assisted in office management. Utilized knowledge base of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
08/2004 - 08/2006
University of California Davis, Ca
Teaching Assistant and Website Manager
Instructed weekly workshops fulfilling the laboratory section of undergraduate course: Applications of Microcomputers in Agriculture to a minimum of 35 students per section. Information instructed included: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, and Web Design. Assisted in course scheduling, intern interview evaluations and volunteered to manage website revision.
Education and Training
2011
Long Beach City College, Long Beach, Ca
Associate degree of Nursing
2006
University of California Davis, Davis, Ca
Bachelors of Science: Exercise Biology: applied exercise biology
Continuing Education
Currently applying to Master’s of Science in Nursing Programs
Learning Spanish
Certifications
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer certification
STOTT PILATES intermediate and advanced certifications.