Mickell Escobar

1903 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109 | 925.437.9463 | mickellescobar@aol.com

S TUDENT N URSE
C A R E E R A S P I R AT I O N : P E D I AT R I C C R I T I C A L C A R E
Advanced comprehensive training, currently enrolled in Entry-level Masters program at one of the
top schools in the nation

TEAM-BASED NURSING PHILOSOPHY | FAMILY-CENTERED PATIENT CARE | ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS | NATURAL RAPPORT
BUILDER
Disciplined, compassionate, and patient-centered new nurse leader who is eager to join an acute
care team. Able to remain level-headed during emergencies and keep patients calm due to adaptable
and friendly attitude. Thrives in fast-paced and high pressure environments. Team player mentality
and champion supporter of cohorts owing to years as exceptional softball player. Developed a
reputation as one who seamlessly steps into multidisciplinary care team settings. Keeping abreast of
evolving healthcare system and advancing education with goal to become Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner. NCLEX: April 2016.

SUMMARY

OF

NURSING PREPARATION

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QUALIFICATIONS

Nursing Process: Built Masters-level foundation by practicing

the RN role across different Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, Pediatric,
and Labor & Delivery units. Provided total patient care for up to a
5-person caseload per shift.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Scientific-minded
practitioner with additional degree in Psychology and minor in
Biology.

CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)

Age Specific Care: Adapted interaction and care to childs

developmental level, anatomy, and physiology at the 6th largest
childrens hospital in the country and Californias largest, Rady Childrens Hospital.

Therapeutic Communication: Excellent communication skills offered in English and

conversational Spanish. Culturally competent, established trusting nurse/patient relationships with
patients from varying cultures and socio-economic status.
Critical and Emergent Care: Responded calmly while maintaining a sense of urgency in high
acuity environments. Recognized for ability to manage emergency response situations including
basic life support, CPR compressions, advanced cardiac life support, and other stabilizing
interventions. Attended 2015 Southern California Emergency Care Conference.
Palliative Care: Afforded 16-hours training of specialized care which helps patients live longer, have
less depression, and provide them with extra level of care, enhancing quality of life and well-being for
patients facing serious health issues and for their families.

NURSING EDUCATION & CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Student Nurse Entry-level Masters in Nursing Program, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, San Diego,
CA
Expected 04/2016
Unique academic preparation, earning BSN prior to attainment of MSN. Acclimated into professional
care team setting, working alongside top medical professionals in teaching, Magnet status, Joint
Commission accredited, and U.S. News & World Report nationally ranked Top Hospitals. Exceeded
expectations, emerging as a clinical leader who is calm, diligent, and patient-focused.
Clinical Rotations: Clinical Residency (252 hours) Critical Care, Emergency Department
(135 hours), UCSD Thornton Hospital, Fall 2015 Community Health (135 hours), Downtown
IMPACT, Fall 2015 Pediatrics (Medical Surgical, Respiratory, PICU, Hematology/Oncology,
OR, PICU) (90 hours) Rady Childrens Hospital, Summer 2015 Labor & Delivery (Postpartum,

Antepartum, NICU, Triage, NST) (90 hours), Kaiser Vandever (Summer 2015) Medical
Surgical, Radiology, Cath Lab (180 hours), Scripps Green La Jolla, Spring 2015 Psychiatric,
Mental Health Nursing (90 hours), Sharp Mesa Vista & Downtown, Spring 2015 Medical
Surgical (180 hours), Kaiser Vandever, Fall 2014 Health Assessment Lab (45 hours)
Nursing Skills Practiced: Nursing Process & Diagnosis, Attentive Bedside Care, Patient
Assessments, Patient Advocacy, Policies & Protocols, Critical Thinking, Active Listening Skills, Patient
Safety, Charting & Documentation, Customer Service, Caseload Prioritization, Safety & Infection
Control, Clinical Decision Making, Emergency Response, and JCAHO Standards.
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Created comprehensive care plans for advanced conditions/diseases: Crohns disease, nephronic
syndrome, cystic fibrosis, dehydration, whooping cough, cancers, heart disease, renal failure,
stroke, and ventilator dependent patients.

Showcased exceptional patient teaching and preventative education during Community

Health/Care Transitions Coaching rotation. Displayed empathy nursing refugees at a church:
taught illness management, disease prevention, and signs of a heart attack.

Elevated therapeutic communication skills during Psychiatric rotation. Nursed patients in

chemical dependency unit, promoting dignity while ensuring safety and comfort.

Enjoyed nursing patients through the labor/delivery cycle as well as postpartum. Performed
mother and infant assessments, educated mothers on proper care techniques for newborns,
enhancing mother-child bonding.

Established reputation as an emerging healthcare leader in fast-paced Critical Care, prioritizing

care for patients with various disease etiologies, demonstrating well-defined care planning, strong
grasp of critical care nursing interventions with rapid response team, and modifications of care
plans to enhance patient outcomes with special attention to patients with deteriorating
conditions.

Developed strong affinity for Pediatric critical care developing strong bonds with patients.
Performed more frequent assessments, vigilant monitoring, and defining characteristics of
common pediatric disorders and episodic illnesses.

Mastered technical skills including injections, IV starts, and IV bags.

Healthcare volunteerism (100+ hours): Current volunteer at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Prior to
enrolling in nursing program, proactively sought out educational opportunities including shadowing
Family Nurse Practitioner at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Antioch and shadowing Advance
Practice Gastroenterology Nurse, worked, and observed procedures at Digestive Health Center in
Reno, NV.

CAREER BACKGROUND
Successful career catering to needs of a diverse and highly discerning population. Garnered and
fortified a wide-range of high-level skills that will easily transfer into the nursing profession and add
to the ability to deliver first-rate nursing care.
Salon Consultant, ITAN, La Mesa, CA
10/2013 to 08/2014
Provided top-tier service, maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
Multitasked and prioritized diligently to ensure each customer was served in a timely manner and
that the companys brand remained untarnished. Developed strong rapport building, critical thinking,
therapeutic communication, active listening, and time management skills. Lauded by management
for exceptional customer service skills.
Captured highest sales of all employees during first month on job and awarded second place
in sales challenge among all San Diego salons.
Hostess, WENTE VINEYARDS RESTAURANT, Livermore, CA
Summer 2009 to 2012
Provided top-tier service, maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Entry-level Masters (ELM) in Nursing: AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA (Expected 2016):
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Biology: UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA (2013):
Cum Laude, Scholar Athlete (4 years), PCSC Commissioners Honor Role (4 years), First or Second
Honors (4 years), Softball Team, Coaches Leadership Award
Volunteerism: Breast Cancer Walk Participant | Juvenile Diabetes Walk Participant | Mothers Against
Drunk Drivers | Disability Services Class Notes Taker | Managed Clinics for Youth Softball Team | Big
Buddy/Little Buddy Program for local Girl Scout Troops | San Diego Charter School Volunteer
Technical: EPIC EMR | Microsoft Office
Partial list of clinical skills: IV Starts, Pushes, and Drips; Central Line Care, Monitoring IV
Leads/Medications, NG tube and catheter care, Nasogastric Suctioning, Dressing Changes, Medical
Surgical Care, IM & SQ Injections, Oral Medication Administration