VANESSA RUSHING

14221 Cyber Place, Tampa, FL, 33613 |727-798-9273|vrushing14@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
Diligent, compassionate, and dependable student nurse seeking to gain
experience and knowledge upon RN licensure in an acute care setting where
I can grow professionally and provide quality care to patients.

EDUCATION: MAY 2018

University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
GPA: 3.5
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 2016-PRESENT
Student Nurse, Lakeland Regional Health/ Lakeland, FL
· Fundamentals-Palliative and Acute Care: 120 Hours
· Medical Surgical 1- Orthopedics, Oncology, Medical Cardiology: 120
Hours
· Psychiatry: 90 Hours
· Medical Surgical 2- Emergency Department and Trauma Intensive
Care: 150 Hours
· Community Health- Elective Orthopedic Surgical Unit, NHS Hospital:
90 Hours
· Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care: 120 Hours
· Preceptorship/Management: 180 Hours

Medical Surgical Internship, Lakeland Regional Health/Lakeland, FL

· Performs duties of RN under supervision of RN preceptor
· Provide comprehensive care of 5+ patients
· Performs assessments, skills, administer medication, document,
and provide discharge teaching to patients
· Communicates with interdisciplinary team to provide care to
patients

Study Abroad Internship, University Hospital Ayr/ Ayr, Scotland, UK

July 2017
· Provided care to patients in an orthopedic surgical and home
health setting
· Conducted research comparing US and UK Health Systems and
presented findings to University of West of Scotland
· Participated in community health experience

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2012-PRESENT

Nanny, Saint Petersburg, FL
· Cared for 3 children of varying ages
· Aided children in activities of daily living including homework, eating, and
exercise

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SKILLS
Health Care Provider CPR and AED Certification
· Certified in adult, infant, and child CPR and can use AED during
cardiac arrest.
· Trained in the Heimlich maneuver and can detect signs of heart
attack, shock, and stroke.

INVOLVEMENT
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, 2014-2018
· Scholarship Committee: Oversaw chapter members grades,
academic success, and provided aid when necessary.
· Nominating Committee: Nominated members for important
positions in the chapter.
National Nursing Student Association, 2016-2018
Stampede Into Bull Nursing, 2014-2018

REFERENCES
Julie Patel, RN
Medical Surgical Internship Preceptor
Lakeland Regional Health

Caitlin Scott, RN
Medical Surgical 1, 2 Course Instructor
University of South Florida
Tampa General Hospital

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