Mary Grace DeSilva

(520) 247-0027
desilva.mg12@gmail.com

SUMMARY
A University of Arizona nursing student, graduation date December 2020. Has obtained a wide
variety of clinical experience and has achieved academic excellence. Dedicated to providing
safe, compassionate and patient centered care to all.

EDUCATION
University of Arizona University of Arizona
B.S. Nursing, December 2020 Academic Year Academic Distinction
GPA: 3.633 May 2020

University of Arizona
Dean’s List
December 2019
Clinical Practicum/Sites
 Senior Preceptorship: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Fall 2020
 Community Health: Oro Valley Community, COVID-19 contact tracing Fall 2020
 Medical Surgical 2: Banner University Medical Center Spring 2020
 Mental Health: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Spring 2020
 Medical Surgical 1: Tucson Medical Center Fall 2019
 Pediatrics: Banner University Medical Center Fall 2019
 Maternal/OB: St. Joseph’s Hospital Fall 2019
 Foundations in Nursing Care: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Spring 2019

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse - Pending Basic Life Support (BLS)
Arizona State Board of Nursing American Heart Association
NCLEX test date pending, 2021 July 2020 – Present, exp July 2022

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association
August 2020 – Present, exp August 2022

SKILLS
Flexible Organization
Reliable Time management
HIPPA compliance Foley Catherization
Communication Evaluates plans of care
EXPERIENCE
June 2019 – Present
Patient Care Technician, Oro Valley Hospital
Medical surgical and telemetry patient care technician. Experience also gained working in ICU,
behavioral health unit and inpatient rehabilitation. Shift duties include obtaining vital signs,
recording and documenting I’s and O’s, obtaining blood sugars, turning patients, performing
bed baths and basic hygiene. Communicating and collaborating with RN’s throughout the shift
and providing education for new staff.

NOVEMBER 2018 – November 2019

Emergency Room Scribe, Scribe America at Tucson Medical Center
Documented within patient charts for the provider including history of present illness, review of
systems, and physical exam. Documented and time stamped major events that occurred during
a patient's stay.

AUGUST 2017 – FEBRUARY 2019

Patient Transporter, Tucson Medical Center
Transported patients to and from procedures via wheelchair or stretcher, regulated the
equipment storage throughout the hospital and transported specimens to the lab.

AUGUST 2016 – May 2017

Care Giver, Prileo Home Care
Cared for a University of Arizona student diagnosed with quadriplegia. Job duties included
helping student transfer to and from wheelchair, assisting with basic hygiene, laundry and
showering.

VOLUNTEER
May 2019
Global Medical Brigade, University of Arizona Chapter
A week was spent in Ghana helping run health clinics. At these clinics, patients were triaged,
assessed, educated and given medication. Volunteers helped in all areas of care.

ACTIVITIES
November 2019 – February 2020
Junior Varsity Soccer Coach, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Attended 4-5 practices a week where drills and conditioning exercises were implanted to create
a disciplined, training environment. Helping students grow intrapersonal skills.