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  dedicated and skilled recent nurse graduate seeking a permanent, full time nursing position in a hospital setting.  caring and compassionate professional with a broad range of educational and professional experience.  ability to excel in a fast-paced, high pressure environment while maintaining superior patient care.  proficient in rapidly assessing patient conditions and defining steps for treatment.  excellent communication skills and acknowledged patient advocate with the ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and technicians to provide excellent care and comfort to patients. 

iv therapy certified adult cpr  aed pediatric cpr certification from the american heart association

2010:  hondros college of nursing - associate degree, nursing - completed 1000 hours of clinical nursing

recipient, nurse scholar award for graduating with the highest gpa - scored 1092 on hesi test, rank in the top 5% of graduates, nationwide.

4/2010 to 6/2010:  preceptorship, bethesda north hospital - mother baby unit - 180 clinical hours

   performed post-partum mother and baby assessments, drug administration, iv therapy, and iv piggyback medications.

   processed new patient admissions, computer charting, hourly rounding, and baby care including first baby bath .

   administered hepatitis b vaccine administration, pku test, heel sticks, infant feeding,  and assisted with breast feeding and pumping techniques.

   provided education on post partum and newborn care and aftercare.

820 clinical hours, various medical facilities

   gained significant experience in head-to-toe assessments, taking vital signs, medication administration including oral medications, injections,  

   administered intravenous therapy medications, g-tube, ng tube insertion, foley catheter insertion and removal, bladder scans, and removal of jackson pratt drains.

   performed wound assessments, stump care, ekg s and stress test administration.

   collected stool and urine cultures, monitored blood and glucose levels, used hoyer lifting devices, provided oral and peri care, used alaris infusiton pumps, and administered breathing treatments.

2008: ball state university - bachelor of science in psychology

aptitude for technical information

assist in exams and procedures

collaborate with patients/families

cultivate and build relationships

gain respect of peers and physicians

goal oriented/excellent work ethic

handle multiple tasks

maintain relevant industry knowledge

medical terminology

monitor patient responses

record medical histories

work well under pressure

2009 to present:  dingle house irish pub, west chester, xxxxxx -  server

2004 to 2005:  robert lucke homes, xxxxxx, xxxxxx - sales coordinator

2004:  adelphia communications, amelia, xxxxxx - area hr coordinator -

2003 to 2004:  talbert house, cincinnati, xxxxxx - hr specialist

2002 to 2003:  talbert house, cincinnati, xxxxxx - lead human resources specialist

2001 to 2002:  talbert house, cincinnati, xxxxxx - senior recruiter