Sky S.

Everest, MSN, RN

1234 Street Tucson, AZ 12345

H: (123) 456-7890 C: (987) 654-3210
skyeverest@email.arizona.edu

Objective
To become part of a leadership team that inspires to promote optimal health, well-being, and
longevity while delivering excellent patient and customer care in a cohesive, dynamic environment.

Professional Summary

Current Registered Nurse & Interim Patient Care Manager with 4 years Acute Care, and Level 1
Trauma experience
Pediatric nursing experience, specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care and supplementing in
Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology as well as Pediatric Medical Surgical
populations
Adult medical telemetry nursing experience, serving patients from 18-103 years of age with a
multitude of focuses from general medical surgical to endocrine, neurological and cardiac
conditions
Skilled in patient assessment, illness recognition, treatment, and patient and family education
Provides excellent patient- and family-centered care, always advocating for patient satisfaction
and organizational goals
Skilled in critical thinking, organization, time management and flexibility
Adaptive to new situations and/or crisis with an extreme passion in helping, impacting and
improving the lives of others
Extensive experience in leadership, supervision, collaboration, recruitment and retention

Professional Experience
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Interim Patient Care Manager Clinical Care Operations
Feb 2015 - Present
Resource Pool
Oversee approximately 200 member Resource Pool consisting of Registered Nurses, Patient Care
Assistants, and Patient Care Companions
Resource Pool is divided into 4 different tracks: Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Women and
Children, and Emergency Department
Balance schedule in accordance with staffing needs, patient populations, and staff requests
Facilitate patient- and family-centered care for designated patient populations by serving as a
real-time clinical expert and leader
Manage operations of team to ensure unit and organizational support, while maintaining high
quality patient care and efficient resource utilization
Lead change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement
initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures on a unit base, facility base, and regulatory
agency base
Communicate system, regional, facility and department initiatives
Develops staff leadership using effective shared leadership models while supporting and
encouraging staff to participate in their own development
Interview, select, orient, and onboard new hires creating a culture of learning and high staff
retention
Coach, evaluate, issue corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of
learning with the provision of safe and quality care

Sky S. Everest, MSN, RN

Professional Experience
University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Registered Nurse Womens & Childrens Resource Pool
2014 2015
Highly adaptable resource nurse caring for patients with highly variable conditions, diagnoses,
and range of ages
Support pediatric intensive care (PICU), neonatal intensive care (NICU), pediatric
hematology/oncology and pediatric medical/surgical populations
Perform continuous evaluation of patient status and condition in collaboration with unit specific
staff, physician and resident teams
Maintains flexibility in changing assignments and/or units to support the needs of the
organization
University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
2013 2014
Responsible for the care of 1-2 critically ill/recovering children in an intensive care setting.
Care covers multiple age groups (newborn through adult), with a variety of illnesses including
respiratory distress, cardiac disease and surgery, trauma, congenital abnormalities and other
viral/bacterial disease exacerbations.
Continuous evaluation of patient status/condition by monitoring vital signs, neurological status,
cardiac status, titrates drip, and maintenance of ventilatory needs.
Develop, follow, and update care plans for and with patients and families.
Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, residents, and other team members to provide
necessary and proper care for patients.
Adjust to changing assignments and care to fit needs of unit and team.
Follow organizational goals, guidelines, policies and procedures to provide excellent care while
ensuring safety and increasing patient and family satisfaction and comfort.
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Registered Nurse Adult Medical Telemetry
2012 2013
Assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring and care plan
development/implementation for assignments of up to seven patients
Oversee and organize care for patients in collaboration with one or more patient care technicians
Primary focus areas for new, existing, and potential diagnoses include respiratory and
gastrointestinal illness/disease, COPD, CHF, MI, and cancer
Secondary focuses include diabetes control, GU illness, Alzheimers/Dementia, CIWA/detox and
wound care
Skilled in telemetry, IV administration, pain control and medication regimens, PCAs, TPN, tube
feeds and medications, Ostomy and wound care, suction and oxygen administration
Evaluate laboratory results and medicate per orders and notify physicians as needed
Maintain close collaboration with various physicians in all aspects of patient needs and care
Advocate for patients, provide patient- and family education, and ensure understanding, safety,
comfort, and satisfaction
Canyon Ranch
Tucson, AZ
Rooms Control Manager and Reservations Supervisor
2004 2010
Provide personal and technical support to team members in all aspects of customer- and
computer-based service in the health and wellness industry
Responsible for all aspects of hiring process, employee relations, remediation and termination as
indicated
Responsible for position evaluations and performance reviews
Prepare and revise job descriptions and standards for departmental policy and procedures
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Sky S. Everest, MSN, RN

Professional Experience

Prepare and train staff for implementation of new systems and procedures
Field customer phone calls, requests, issues and complaints to ensure resolution and optimal
customer satisfaction
Aid agents to promote and close sales of special health packages directly and non-directly
through education, coaching and engagement with customers
Maneuver and block guest rooms, evaluate occupancy levels, recommend promotions and
strategic initiatives to build guest nights booked
Work with Director and management team to review and develop budgets based on target
occupancies/guest nights
Create ways to incentivize team members to close sales, increasing guest nights booked and
company revenue
Specialize in promoting staff growth while inspiring the mission, vision and an aim for
excellence in customer service

Education
University of Arizona
MSN Clinical Systems Leadership Nursing

GPA: 4.0

Tucson, AZ
May 2016

(anticipated)

Pima Community College

GPA:
Associates Degree of Applied Science Nursing

3.5

Tucson, AZ
2011

Pima Community College

Associates Degree General Studies

3.4

Tucson, AZ
2003

GPA:

Certifications/Achievements
BLS
ACLS
PALS
S.T.A.B.L.E.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Inductee, Beta Mu 2015
IHI Basic Certification, Healthcare Quality & Safety 2015
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Inductee, 2016

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