KAITLIN S.

ALLEN
8945 E. Pershing Avenue | Scottsdale, AZ | (480) 272-1101 | kaitlinsarahallen@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level position as a Registered Nurse where I can expand my knowledge of evidence-based
practices and provide compassionate nursing care in a challenging and dynamic environment.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), College of Nursing
Minor in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Graduation Date: December 2015 (GPA 3.6)

August 2011- Present

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
August 2015- September 2015
Completed 180 clinical hour preceptorship in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Completed care tasks including: vital signs, full physical assessments, diapering, bathing, feeding via
nipple, g-tube, nasal gastric and oral gastric tubes, medication administration, placement of nasal
gastric tubes, straight catheterization, venipuncture, lab draws, documentation
Utilized therapeutic communication skills to interact and educate patient families
Utilized inter-professional communication skills to delegate and communicate patient care needs
ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL, Tucson, AZ
January 2015- May 2015
Served as a student nurse in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care, Neurological Intensive Care, and
Step-down Units (270 hours)
Collaborated with healthcare team to organize care for critically ill patients during weekly 12-hour
shifts
SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HOSPITAL, Tucson, AZ
January 2015- May 2015
Served as a student nurse in the Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Hospice, and Inpatient
Psychiatric Units (90 hours), and further enhanced therapeutic communication skills
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
August 2014-December 2014
Served as a student nurse in Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Couplet
Care (Mother-Baby) (90 hours)
Served as a student nurse in the Operating Room, Orthopedics, and Adult Medical-Surgical Unit (135
hours)
Performed fundamental technical nursing skills, physical assessments, and documentation in
accordance with professional and facility standards
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
August 2014- December 2014
Served as a student nurse in Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology, and Pediatric Intensive Care Units
(135 hours)
MANOR CARE HEALTH SERVICES, Tucson, AZ
January 2014- May 2014
Served as a student nurse in a long-term, geriatric care center (135 hours)
Demonstrated therapeutic patient/family teaching skills to promote wellness and quality of life
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SIGMA THETA TAU- BETA MU CHAPTER, Tucson, AZ
Inducted April 2015
University of Arizona College of Nursing Honor Society. Inductees must be in excellent academic
standing and maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point-average

ACADEMIC YEAR ACADEMIC DISTINCTION, University of Arizona

Spring 2015, Spring 2014
Academic year award based on 30 units and a grade-point-average of 3.500-3.999
DEANS LIST WITH DISTINCTION, University of Arizona
Academic award based on 15 units and a 4.000 grade-point-average

Spring 2014, Fall 2013

HONORABLE MENTION, University of Arizona

Academic award based on 12 units of 3.500 and above grade-point-average

Spring 2012

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, Tucson, AZ
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, Tucson, AZ

Exp. Date August 2017

Exp. Date November 2017

INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER, Tucson, AZ

February 2015
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Worked on a team of interdisciplinary students to simulate various patient code scenarios
MEMBER OF STUDENT NURSES (SNUA) CLUB, Tucson, AZ
January 2014- Present
University of Arizona
Participated in volunteer and fundraising events to develop leadership and mentoring skills
CHEMISTRY 101A PRECEPTOR, Tucson, AZ
Fall 2012
University of Arizona
Responsibilities included assisting the professor with lectures and providing open-door hours for
weekly tutoring sessions
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DIAMOND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, Tucson, AZ
Fall 2011- Spring 2013
Hematology/Oncology Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Provided activity diversion including games, arts and crafts, etc.
Assisted Child Life Specialists
Utilized therapeutic communication techniques while visiting with patients and their families
WORK EXPERIENCE

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BABYSITTER, Butterfield Family

June 2015-Present
Provide care for two children
Responsibilities include providing activities, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
SUMMER NANNY, Taylor Family
May 2014-August 2014
Full time summer nanny for two children
Responsibilities included providing educational activities, meal preparation and housekeeping
BABYSITTER, Ellis Family
September 2012- May 2014
Provided care for two children
Responsibilities included school pick-ups, drop-offs at extracurricular activities, assistance with
homework, and meal preparation.