Kimberly Murphy

1014 N 7 Ave Tucson, Arizona 85705 kimberlymurphy@email.arizona.edu (520) 820-

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1957

Professional Objective
Proactive and positive nurse seeking registered nurse position. Proven skills in time management,
effective communication, patient assessment, and safety. Seeking to strengthen nursing
knowledge and patient care.

EDUCATION: Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona, College of Nursing: Graduating December 2017
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor: Classics

Professional Experience
Texas Roadhouse Server 2012-Present

CLINICAL EXPIERENCE: TUCSON, AZ

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital: October 2017- November 2017180 hours
Emergency Department Preceptorship
Strengthened skills in the areas of critical thinking, teamwork, delegation, and prioritization.
Cared for patients within a wide range of acuity levels.
Responsible for patient load: assessments, medication administration, and documentation
Collaborated with ED physicians and pharmacists on patient plans of care and discharge
planning

Pima County Health Department: September 201775hrs

Population Health and Community Nursing
Gathered data, created a community improvement plan, and engaged in educational
outreach to the students in the City of South Tucson.

Mansfeld Magnet Middle School & Carrillo K-5 Magnet School: Sep. 201720 hours
School Nursing
Gained knowledge of school nursing, and its role in community health. Assisted with
hearing/vision screenings, medication distributions, and health education teaching.

Banner University Medical Center: Spring 2017270 hours

Critical Care
Responsible for nursing care of critically ill patients on units, which included cardiac ICU,
medical ICU, trauma ICU step down, and bone marrow transplant unit.
Assessed, diagnosed, and planned care for multiple patients.
Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure quality care of patients.

Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System: Spring 201775 hours
Mental Health
Provided therapeutic support and company to patients on a locked mental health unit.

Tucson Medical Center: Fall 2016 210 hours

Adult Medical/Surgical Rotation
 Provided nursing care under RN supervision on both orthopedic and general
medical/surgical floors.
Monitored up to three patients, charted and reported changes of condition, adverse
reactions, or developments to the RN.

Obstetrics Rotation
Assisted in the care of both newborns and their mothers on units including labor and
delivery, NICU, and mother/baby couplet care.
Engaged in newborn safety education with parents.

Banner University Medical Center: Fall 2016 135 hours

Pediatrics Rotation
Cared for pediatric patients under the supervision of an RN on various floors, including
Medical/Surgical, PICU, and the Emergency Department.
Completed assessments, nursing activities, discharges, assisted with medical
administration, and provided patient education.

Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System: Spring 2016112 hours
Long Term Care
Learned, practiced, and implemented the basics of nursing care and theory on both general
population and dementia units.

Leadership/Community Service
University of Arizona Womens Rugby Team, Tucson AZ: 2015-2017
Fundraising Chair Organized events to raise money for tournaments and travel. Handled
funds and money allocation for the team.

Morgans Landing Farm: Summer 2017

Work as a farm hand, demonstrating effective listening skills, time management, and
direction.
Kept harvest record and ensured proper storage of farm produce.

Wildlifes Little Angels Wildlife Care: 2017

Engage in animal rehabilitation care consisting of feeding, cleaning, and treatment of
bacterial/viral infections.

CERTIFICATIONS
RN-BSN, pending NCLEX examanticipating January 2018
American Heart Association (AHA): Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers current
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety current
CDC Certificate: Speaking with the Public current

AWARDSSKILLS
Wildcat Excellence Scholarship 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016
Deans List 2013, 2014, 2015
Marshal Foundation Womens Scholarship 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016
Open-minded and accepting
Flexible and adaptable
Large capacity to empathize
Experienced in both Epic and Cerner documentation and charting