Flexible, hard-working and congenial Registered Nurse eager to contribute exceptional clinical, patient relations, and decision-making expertise toward supporting a hospital or health center in optimizing quality of care.

 

 

         Proficiency in assisting physicians during treatments and examinations, and documenting care and results.

         Outstanding skills in multi-disciplinary relations, health promotion and education, and patient advocacy; effectively liaise between doctors, nursing staff, patients, and patients families.

         Polished administrative, multi-tasking and leadership abilities; gracefully balance competing priorities.

         As member of SHINE program, participated in numerous community health screenings such as Heart Health (blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose) and Flu Vaccines for community.

         Adept in PICC and central line care, wound care, ostomy care, Foley insertion, phlebotomy, specimen handling, blood glucose monitoring, IV infusions, medication administration, and report-writing.

         Member of FMRNA (Family Medicine Residency Nurses Association).

 

 

RN refresher course, 2009          RN License C 1993 to present            Associate Degree in Nursing C SCC, 1993

LPN C 1992 to Present               Active BLS and ACLS Certifications 

 

Staff RN, Scottsdale Healthcare (SHC) Family Medicine,  Residency Program, 1998 to Present

         Apply sound clinical talents toward delivering quality patient care in an ambulatory care setting to individuals across the age spectrum.

         Precept interns and residents in post-graduate training, providing leadership and guidance in patient triage and assessments.

         Perform a broad scope of nursing functions inclusive of immunization administration, wound care, IV rehydration, SVN (Small Volume Nebulization) treatments. and assisting with minor surgeries and procedures such as lesion excision, newborn circumcision, and incision and drainage.

         Proactively administer EKG tests, pulmonary function tests, hearing examinations, and vision tests.  

         Assist with GYN procedures such as colposcopy, endometrial biopsy (EMB), and IUD placement, obtain lab specimens, assist with applying splints and casts, and support physician in performing flexible sigmoidoscopy exams.

         Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction by participating on departmental committees such as Patient Care Council and Patient Education, and by attending educational noon conference twice weekly.

         Integral member of SHINE (Scottsdale Healthcare Investing in Nursing Excellence) program, achieving Bronze Award status for 2 consecutive years. 

         Exhibit outstanding critical thinking abilities to compose quarterly reviews for 20+ residents.

 

Additional Experience:

 

Weekend Nursing Supervisor, Scottsdale Healthcare Home Health, 1999 to 2000

On-Call RN / Telephone Triage, SHC  Osborn Family Care, 1999

Visiting RN, SHC Home Health, Scottsdale, AZ, 1993 to 1997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a substantial background as a registered nurse, excellent supervisory and teaching abilities, and the flexibility to skillfully handle simultaneous and competing priorities with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and efficiency. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills, and proven loyalty and dedication as evidenced by 16 years with Scottsdale Healthcare.

 

If selected for this role, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through diligence, versatility, and superior clinical skills. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this opportunity and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Maria Cly Hernley-Brown