Emily Heiland

1420 East 1st Street # 202 Tucson Arizona 85719 602-335-9067 emilyheiland@email.arizona.edu

OBJECTIVE: Seeking Registered Nurse position to provide compassionate, skilled and exceptional patient care.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.43

December 2015

Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix, AZ

August 2008 - May 2012

CREDENTIALS
NCSBN: NCLEX-RN Authorization to Test

January 2016

Nursing Skills: BLS, ACLS, CPR Certified; Medication Administration via PO, IM, SQ, IV, NGT; EKG
Monitoring and Interpretation, Therapeutic Communication, Documentation, Palliative and Critical Care

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Surgical / Oncology Nursing Preceptorship
August October 2015
St. Josephs Carondelet Hospital, http://www.carondelet.org/, Tuson, AZ (194 hours)
Assumed full patient load to provide full patient care for 5-6 acutely ill patients, including admission and discharge
Administered all medications (PO, IV, enteral, SQ, IM), provided peripheral and central IV care
Completed full, comprehensive assessments and all documentation utilizing the Cerner electronic charting system
Communicated effectively with physicians and all components of patient care teamrespiratory, PT/OT, wound care,
psych, case management, and palliative
Critical Care Rotation (Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Trauma)
January - May 2015
Banner University of Arizona Medical Center, uahealth.com, Tucson, AZ (270 hours)
Provided compassionate nursing care and organized, diligent assessments for critically ill patients in the Neurological
ICU, Medical ICU, and Emergency Department
Demonstrated proper line allocation on peripheral and central lines
Provided palliative care for patients at the end of life
Documented care plans and assessments using Cerner electronic charting system
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Rotation (Psychiatric ICU, Co-dependency Unit)
January - May 2015
Palo Verde Behavioral Health Center, paloverdebh.com, Tucson, AZ
Demonstrated effective therapeutic communication skills with diverse psychiatric patients
Completed diligent physical assessments and hourly rounding
Pediatric Clinical Rotation (PICU, NICU)
Tucson Medical Center, tmcaz.com, Tucson, AZ (135 hours)
Communicated effectively with nurses, physicians, technicians, and family members
Provided gentle and empathetic nursing care to pediatric patients and their families
Adult Medical-Surgical Clincal Rotation
Northwest Medical Center, northwestmedicalcenter.com, Tucson, AZ (60 hours)
Provided nursing care for 4-5 diverse patients under supervision of a RN
Managed post-surgical drains and dressings under RN supervision
Documented care plans and assessments using Epic electronic charting system

August - December 2014

August - December 2014

Obstetrics Clinical Rotation

Tucson Medical Center, tmcaz.com, Tucson, AZ (90 hours)
Provided antepartum and postpartum care to women and newborns
Performed newborn and postpartum assessments
Provided patient education to new mothers
Shadowed RN in Neonatal ICU and assisted in feeding and assessing newborns

August - December 2014

Long Term Care Clinical Rotation

Park Rehabilitation Center, Tucson, AZ (72 hours)

January - May 2014

Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients including feeding, bathing, obtaining vitals and glucometer readings,
and coordinating physical activity

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Banner University Medical Center Volunteer, Tucson, AZ
Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit (D2W)
Responded to patient needs and call lights; effectively communicated with RNs
Assisted nursing staff with administrational tasks; observed on-floor procedures
Emergency Department (ED)
Worked alongside nurse at the receiving desk and triage area
Assisted with ED admissions in computer system; escorted patients to rooms
Accompanied patients and visitors to rooms
Professional Achievements in Nursing (PAIN)
Attended weekly meetings; fundraised for local community health programs

December 2012 May 2013

August 2013 - January 2014

August 2012 - December 2013

Steele Integrative Learning Center (SILC lab) at the UofA College of Nursing
January - December 2013
Assisted the nursing skills lab manager weekly in preparing materials for simulation labs
Phoenix Childrens Hospital, Oncology floor nurse assistant
Interacted with children on the oncology floor; provided patient support

January 2011 - January 2012

Girl Scouts of America, Gold Award

Organized and led a camp for over one hundred junior girl scouts

August 2008 - August 2009

National Charity League, North Phoenix Chapter

Volunteered at John C. Lincoln Adult Day Care and Foundation for the Blind

May 2006 - May 2012

LEADERSHIP
Chi Omega Sorority
Executive President
Managed 340 young women
Organized weekly executive board, advisory board, and chapter meetings
Attended National conferences and communicated with headquarters monthly
Served as link between Panhellenic, university offices, and individual chapter
VP of Programming
Organized and updated calendar with philanthropic, sisterhood, and social events
Philanthropy Committee
Raised over $16,000 for Make-A-Wish foundation
Student Nurses at the University of Arizona (SNUA)
Class representative

January - December 2015

January - December 2014

August - December 2012

January 2014-December 2015

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & SKILLS

University of Arizona Student Alumni Association
Computer: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel
Language: Basic Spanish

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Thomas Dickson, Dean of College of Nursing
thomas.dickson@arizona.edu & (520) 626- 3808
Elizabeth Spinks, Clinical Instructor
elizabethspinks@email.arizona.edu & (520) 241-1410

PERSONAL REFERENCES
David Paul, MD, Former Chief of Staff Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
dpaulphx@gmail.com & (602) 620- 4550
Amy Bhola, Chi Omega Personnel Advisor, National Advisory Team
ka3bhola@gmail.com & (520) 404-8102

Fall 2012-Present