LaWanda Dunn

8500 Magellan Parkway Suite 1100. Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 627-5300

lawanda_dunn@bsmcon.edu

Objective
Senior nursing student with international experience, command of several languages, history of
volunteering, and previous teaching experience seeking employment.

Education:
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA
January 2012-present
Bachelors of Science in Nursing candidate, expected graduation 12/2015
Student Government Organization (Treasurer)
Curriculum Committee (Student representative)
2015 March of Dimes Virginia Nurse of the Year finalist (student category)
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts: Latin American & Iberian Studies (Spanish);
Minor: Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Bonner Scholar
Studied abroad with ITESO, Guadalajara, Mexico

May 2007

Clinical Experience:
202 Hour clinical immersion: St. Francis Medical Center

Aug. 2015- present

Labor & delivery:

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and resolve conflict
under considerable amounts of stress.
Perform patient care to include IV access, lab draws, surgical preparation,
monitoring fetal heart strips, foley catheter insertions, and providing support to the
laboring patient as well as the post-partum patient.
Assist the physician in delivery as well as acting as being the first line of
communication to physicians regarding changes in patient conditions.
Promotes quality by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to
enhance patient care delivery.

Clinical experiences in Bon Secours Richmond Hospitals: Behavioral health, adult

ICU, emergency room, pediatric emergency room, Childrens Hospital, Labor &
Delivery/ Mother infant unit, NICU, medical/surgical, and ambulatory surgery
Work Experience:
Richmond Community Hospital

May 2013- present

Patient Care Technician (Emergency Room)

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and resolve conflict
under considerable amounts of stress.
Perform patient care to include IV access, lab draws, ECGs and transport of
unmonitored, stable patients.
Assist the physician and nursing staff with patient care related to BLS functions
such as obtaining vital signs, applying splints, and ensuring patient understands
splint/crutch usage and wound care.

Promotes quality by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to

enhance patient care delivery.

Franklin Military Academy

(Richmond Public Schools)

August 2007-August 2012

Taught Spanish to students in grades 9-12 and 6-7

Created and implemented new methods of instruction to increase the probability of
learning
Worked co-operatively with other teachers to achieve instructional goals
Facilitated opportunities for students to apply their classroom experience to real-life
situations
Leadership
Richmond Public Schools Spanish curriculum writing team (2010)
S.P.M.T (School Planning and Management Team)
Elective department Lead Teacher (2008-2012)
Presenter at the city-wide staff development: Differentiation of Learning (2010)
Presenter at the city-wide new teachers institute: Best Practices (2008 & 2009 )

Crossover Clinic (volunteer)

September 2006 - May 2007

Interpreted the needs of Hispanic patients to doctors/dentists

Ensured patients understood the doctor and instructions for further treatment
Facilitated childrens educational program, Promotores de Salud, about maintaining
a healthy body and devised creative ways for students to retain the information

Refugee and Immigration Services (volunteer)

Summer 2005

Organized classes for 500+ immigrants and refugees in the Richmond area
Administered placement tests to place students in the appropriate level class
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Midlothian, VA
July 2012- October 2013
Server
Exceed guest expectations of a fine-dining experience
Created "raving fans" by leaving guests with a desire to return
Displayed superior knowledge of beverage and food menus
Provided an individualized experience for each guests needs
Set and attained daily sales goals
Red Lobster, Richmond, VA

June 2004- July 2012

Service professional
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to build a larger clientele base
Built rapport with customers to enhance the dining experience
Displayed organizational skills and effective time management within a fast-paced
environment
Delegated wait staff daily shift assignments
Resolved customer complaints
Trainer
Evaluated performance and time management of new employees
Communicated with management about the progress of new hires
Informed new employees of the rules and regulations set by the corporate
headquarters

Language Skills:
Spanish
Portuguese (proficient)
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