Rebecca Perkins

5210 Wagon Wheel Abilene, TX 79606

(C) (325)668-8974 (E) rebecca.perkins@hotmail.com
Professional Summary
RN with 6 years of experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing orthopedic and
med/surg care.
Licenses
Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Skill Highlights

Medication administration expert

Skilled in conducting physical
examinations
Enthusiastic caregiver
Mobility assistance

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Infection control standards expert
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management

Professional Experience
08/2013 Current

05/2011 11/2013

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Abilene, TX

SimLab Staff Nurse
Manage equipment in the SimLab. Collaborate with instructors and faculty in order to
provide a conducive learning environment for students. Write scenarios that are relevant
to current disease processes. Instruct students to incorporate evidence-based care into
nursing practice. Prepare evidence-based lecture material relevant to disease processes.
Successfully complete didactic portion of undergraduate baccalaureate process courses.
Hendrick Medical Center Abilene, TX
Registered Nurse
Charge nurse duties, preceptor to new employees and students. Recorded patients'
medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op
vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Actively
participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical and independent
decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic
employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all
tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of
processes and treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

11/2006 - 05/2008

Hendrick Medical Center Abilene, TX

Medical Transcriptionist
Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Organized, updated and maintained over
200 patient charts.

Education and Training

2014

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, Unites States

Nursing
Masters Degree in Nursing Education: will be completed April 2015
Coursework in Nursing Theory, Politics, Evidence-based practice

2013

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Nursing
Bachelor Degree of Nursing
Coursework in Research, Evidence-based practice, leadership and management

2011

Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, United States

Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing

2009

Cisco Junior College, Cisco, TX, United States

Nursing
LVN
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing