Kaitlyn Parks

3935 W. Camino Del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85742

(520) 248-3493 kaitlynparks@email.arizona.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors

December 2015
Minor in Nutritional Sciences
Magna Cum Laude (GPA = 3.73)
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
BSN Honors Capstone Nurse Self Care: A Best Practice Approach
A systematic review evaluating registered nurses self care deficits and subsequent adverse patient outcomes. Utilizes current
research to develop a best practice recommendation on interventions for improving nurses health and wellbeing.

Clinical Experience
Senior Preceptorship: Medical Telemetry Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Intensive Care Unit Banner University Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Adult Medical/Surgical Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Pediatrics Diamond Childrens Center Tucson, AZ
Maternal/Child Health Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Behavioral Health Banner University Medical Center South Tucson, AZ
Community Health Pima County Health Department Tucson, AZ
Adult Long-Term Care Manor Care Tucson, AZ

180 Clinical Hours

270 Clinical Hours
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135 Clinical Hours

Professional Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA
Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School Certification for Health Professionals

Current August 2017

Current October 2017
Current August 2017
23.5 Completed Hours

Previous Experience
Pet Care Department Lead PetSmart

September 2013 April 2015

Demonstrate constructive leadership skills through routine training and supervision of department associates
Portray effective teamwork skills through interdisciplinary provision of care to numerous animal species
Perform customer education on administration of optimal animal care and health maintenance
Received Employee of the Month award, January 2014

Patient Care Assistant Realief Neuropathy of Southern Arizona

May 2011 August 2013

Demonstrate effective delegation strategies through provision of care to 10-20 patients daily
Utilize efficient communication skills to improve patient comfort, satisfaction, and wellbeing
Safely assist patients with varying levels of dependency and discomfort

Leadership Involvement
BSN Student Representative Research and Clinical Scholarship Committee (RACS)
Member Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Beta Mu Chapter
Member, Conference Research Presenter Western Institute of Nursing (WIN)
President, Reporter, Volunteer Chair Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Association
Member Student Nurses of the University of Arizona Club
Member Professional Achievements in Nursing Club
Leadership Advisor, Volunteer Coordinator Pima County Pathfinders 4-H Club
President, Arizona State Involvement Coordinator Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Association

Languages
American Sign Language Intermediate Proficiency

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2012-2015
2010-2015
2011-2015