Alia Hajou

956 Wilbur Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 263-6517  alia.hajou@gmail.com

EDUCATION
MS Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Azusa Pacific University Jan. 2019-Present
BS, Nursing (GPA 3.97) Azusa Pacific University Dec. 2018
BA, Psychology, Honors (GPA 3.67) University of California, San Diego June 2011

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS

NCLEX RN CA License: 95192021 Exp. October 2021
Basic Life Support Certification – American Heart Association May 2019-May 2021
EPIC training course for UCSD May 2018
TeamSTEPPS Fundamental Training July 2018
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Oct. 2018
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Oct. 2018
Palliative Care and Home Health Training Oct. 2018
Languages: Basic Spanish, Arabic, and French
6+ years of customer service experience

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego CA Aug. 2018-Sept. 2018
Resident Student Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit (180 Hours)
• Participate in the development of the plan of care, implement and evaluate care according to patient
specific age and/or developmental needs, and collaborate with other health care team members in the
delivery of care to pediatric medical surgical patients.

UCSD Thornton Hospital, San Diego CA Oct. 2018-Nov. 2018

Resident Student Nurse- Orthopedic Unit (72 Hours)
• Care for post-surgical joint replacements, fractures, cardiac and stroke patients. Monitor wounds for signs
and symptoms of infection and maintain hygiene. Demonstrate and assist patients with use of prescribed
therapies including continuous passive motion devices. Monitor and control patient pain levels for
adherence to prescribed therapies.

CLINICAL HOURS
Course Location Hours
Adult Medical-Surgical I UC San Diego, Hillcrest 180
Health Assessment San Diego 45
Adult Medical-Surgical II Scripps Mercy Hospital 90
Acute Rehabilitation Sharp Memorial Rehab 90
Psychiatric/Mental Health UC San Diego, Hillcrest 90
Maternal/Newborn Health Kaiser SDMC 90
Pediatrics Rady Children’s Hospital 90
Adult Critical Care UC San Diego, La Jolla 135
Community Health HEART Jamboree Housing 135
Clinical Residency Rady Children’s Hospital 180
Clinical Residency UCSD Thornton Hospital 72

Total Hours 1,197

WORK EXPERIENCE
Jacob Health Care Center, San Diego CA June 2019-Present
Registered Nurse
• Promote patients' health by utilizing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary
health team; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising
ancillary nursing staff.
Nine-Ten Restaurant, San Diego CA April 2015-Jan 2016
Fine Dining Server
• Execute daily menu presentation and distinguished knowledge of gourmet menu items, provide wine
presentations and recommendations to a discerning clientele, and received multiple positive comment cards
for exemplary service provided

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Girl Scouts’ First Aid Badge Training Day April 2018
• Instructed girls, 8- to 11-years-old on essential first aid equipment and formulated interactive activities to
teach first aid concepts.
National Eating Disorders Walk March 2018
• Raised money, advocated for, and supported adolescents and teenage girls in a walk recognizing the
importance of eating disorder awareness.
Feed the Pig Donation Project for San Diego Rescue Mission Dec. 2017
• Helped raise money for women and children of San Diego Rescue mission.
World Refugee Day June 2017
• Educated San Diego refugee children on CPR and dental hygiene

HONORS AND AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Aug. 2018 – Present