Kaitlyn Nichole Jensen

(206)-947-2958
kaitlynjensen@email.arizona.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking to begin a career at The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency
Department through the Nurse Residency Program.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson,
Arizona
Graduation Date: May, 10th, 2018

Certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider April 2018

WORK HISTORY
The University of Arizona Athletic Training Technician, May 2015 – Present
Arizona Athletics Department, Tucson, Arizona
 Provided direct patient care for collegiate student athletes while working in a
medical environment on prevention and rehabilitation of sports related injuries.
 Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, and other medical professionals
to assess, evaluate, and document injuries.
 Delivered emergency care to athletes in critical situations during high profile
practices and games.

NURSING AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

1065 Total Clinical and Skills Lab Hours August 2016 – Present

Nursing Preceptorship: Perioperative Services Unit (Pre-Op, Operating Room, PACU),

188 Clinical Hours, Carondelet Saint Mary’s Hospital- Tucson, Arizona

High Acuity Clinical Rotations:

Adult Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
 Cumulative Total of 270 Clinical and Skills Lab Hours, Carondelet Saint Joseph’s
Hospital- Tucson, Arizona
Adult Emergency Department
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Emergency Department
 Cumulative Total of 40 Clinical Hours, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona

Personal Mentorship: Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care and Burn Unit,
24 Hours, Harborview Medical Center- Seattle, Washington
 Nursing Achievements Attained Through Aforementioned Clinical Experiences:
 Utilization of critical thinking skills to deliver safe, quality care to acute and
chronically ill patients in a variety of clinical settings.
 Applied the nursing process, which included assessment, diagnosing, planning,
implementing, evaluating, and documenting, to individuals across the lifespan.
 Provided culturally sensitive, goal-directed, and evidenced-based nursing care in
conjunction with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
 Demonstrated proficiency level skills in various nursing competencies, such as
administering injections, interpreting EKG monitors, providing wound care,
utilizing Alaris pump devices, and performing focused shift assessments.
 Maintained professional role behaviors while engaging in interdisciplinary and
intradisciplinary team-based patient care rounds and health care delivery.

VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Student Nurses at The University of Arizona Club August 2016 – Present
Vice President and Active Member, Tucson, Arizona
 Led monthly meetings of 80+ student nurses and connected with members of the
community to recruit guest speakers for these meetings.
 Managed club participant active member status by maintaining attendance at
meetings and events.
 Participated in various community events, such as serving at food banks, assisting
at the humane society, and mentoring pre-nursing students.

College of Nursing Curriculum and Instructional January 2018 – Present

Support Committee, The University of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona
 Collaborated at monthly meetings with faculty members to discuss potential
changes and advancements in The College of Nursing learning curriculum.

Professional Achievements in Nursing Club August 2014 – May 2016

Tucson, Arizona
 Actively worked with peers to increase community awareness of the nursing
profession through a multitude of community fundraising and social events.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 Academic Year Highest Academic Distinction
 Dean’s List with Distinction
 Dean’s List Honorable Mention
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
 Arizona Excellence Scholarship Recipient
 Isenberg: Margaret Lowes Isenberg Memorial Scholarship Recipient
 Mildred F. Butler Memorial Scholarship Recipient
 Jane Rabb Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Students