Laura L Rayner –Newly Graduate Nurse, RN
***** **** ***** *** • Aguanga, CA 92536 • 928-***-**** • vsewtn@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: A RN position that will allow me to use my growing knowledge of the nursing process and nursing skills.
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2010
GPA 3.36
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in History, August 2004
Minor: Spanish (Speaking, writing, reading proficiency achieved)
GPA 3.02
Licenses/Certifications:
Texas Board of Nursing Temporary License #134848
California Registered Nurse License # 779990
Basic Life Support (2009)
CPR (2009)
Clinical Experience:
Student Nurse-Medical floor (Jan. 2010- March 2010) 225 hours
Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff, AZ
* Facilitated patient care by accurate assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual outcomes. Practiced with same nurse throughout final clinical, precepted by Julie Johnson listed as reference.
* Responsible for patient load of up to 4 patients per shift comfortably with little to no help from preceptor.
Student Nurse- Public Health (March 2010-May 2010) 90 hours
Coconino County – Census tract 16 –
* Collaborated with city officials and residents to propose improvements to public health concerns of the census tract 16.
Student Nurse- Family Case Management (Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009)180 hours
North Country Health Care – Flagstaff, AZ
* Precepted by Jennifer Noenickx in Diabetes clinic, reference. One on one counseling of diabetes to Spanish speaking patient, diabetic assessments, general diabetes classes taken in both English and Spanish.
* Participated in mass immunization clinics at public clinics as well as high schools.
Student Nurse- Psych (Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009) 90 hours
Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff, AZ
* Worked in several areas of psychiatric health including in patient unit as well as group homes outside of hospital setting. Clinical instructor Laura Karnitschnig - reference
Student Nurse- Advanced Med Surg (Jan. 2009-May 2009) 180 hours
Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood AZ
* Preformed patient assessments, honed in on nursing process, performed several advanced nursing skills such as suctioning tracheotomies, assessing cardiac rhythms.
Student Nurse- OB/Peds (Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2008) 180 hours
Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff AZ
* Clinical included live births, post partum, and pediatric care.
Student Nurse- General Med Surg (Jan. 2008 – May 2008) 180 hours
Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood AZ
* Preformed general medical surge assessments and clinical skills.
Student Nurse- Assessment (Aug. 2007-Dec. 2007) 45 hours
Northern Arizona University, general physical assessment laboratory.
* Preformed assessment techniques on fellow students under supervision of clinical instructor Kathleen Timbers.
Student Nurse- Fundamentals (Aug. 2007- Dec. 2007) 90 hours
Peaks Senior Living Center, Flagstaff AZ
* Preformed general assessment and skills under supervision of Donna McQuain.
Related Experience:
Completed 1 week intensive medical Spanish course in Antigua Guatemala, August 2009
Completed 6 contact hours in Carondelet Diabetes Renal Care – November 2009
Completed 18 contact hours in Carondelet Diabetes Core Classes – October 2009
Other Experience:
Human Resources Specialist - benefits position (Jun. 2007-May 2010)
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ
* Extensive experience with human resources and relations to a diverse population at University. Completed all work duties in addition to attending nursing school full time.
Administrative Assistant – benefits position (Jun. 2004-2007)
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
* Held various positions on campus related to accounting, office management, human resources all with benefits and varied from 20 hours per week to full time.
Activities and Organizations
Student Nurses Association (2007-2010)
* Treasurer of Northern Arizona University Chapter, 2008-2009
Participant in Flying Doctor’s Medical Mission to Antigua Guatemala, August 2009
* Performed translation services between US doctor, patients and Guatemalan medical
staff, performed general triage services as well as assessments in well women’s clinic.
Planner in local March of Dimes High Heel-a-thon February 2009.
NAU United Way volunteer 2008-2010
Literacy Volunteer 2005-2007
References:
Available on Request