Raquel McCarthy

1842 Wandering Rd San Diego, CA 92024

Phone: 407.496.6449 E-portfolio: raquelrn.weebly.com E-Mail: rmccarthy14@apu.edu

Education

B.S.N. Azusa Pacific University. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. 2017

Degree Honors, Summa Cum Laude

Cumulative GPA: 3.97, Accelerated Entry-level Masters Program
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Inductee

B.S. Florida International University. Bachelor of Science in International Relations. 2013

Degree Honors, Magna Cum Laude

Cumulative GPA: 3.84, Golden Key International Honor Society.

Valencia Community College. Emergency Medical Technician Program. 2007

Clinical Practicum, 80 hours, Acute Care
Field Internship, Florida Hospital Emergency Department and Fire Department

Professional Experience

Shumway Surgery Center, Scripps Memorial, La Jolla, CA August 2017-present

Moderate Sedation RN/Infection Control Officer/OR Circulator
Moderate sedation certified by The American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses (AAMSN).
Perioperative care of patients, including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, administration of
medications, comfort measures, education and discharge planning.
Provide conscious sedation as directed by the surgeon. Responsible for intraoperative charting, and
monitoring of patient; protection of patient and patient privacy, obtaining additional supplies and
equipment as needed, and communication and coordination of staff and resources intraoperatively.
Leading Joint Commission accreditation as Infection Control Officer.
Implementation of the principles of medical and surgical asepsis, sterilization, infection control.

Sonata Hospice, San Diego, CA June 2017-present

Registered Nurse Case Manager/Admissions
Visitation in home, hospital or facility. Ongoing patient, facility staff and family education
Development, coordination and management of medication and disease-specific care plans for
terminal diagnoses
Special skills including wound care, central line management and pain-management
Nursing diagnosis, assessment, intervention, order recommendation
Assessment and documentation for evidence of decline and disease progression, including abnormal
findings, worsening lab values, functional impairment and signs and symptoms of advanced disease

Azusa Pacific University, San Diego, CA

2017
Clinical Nurse Teaching Assistant
Teaching fundamental clinical skills to nursing students in acute care
hospital setting
Mentoring, fostering the development of critical thinking skills

2013
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Envita Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ

Patient Care Coordinator/Educator
Management of treatment protocols for oncology and chronic disease
patients
Medical education and consultation of current/prospective patients
Physician/patient liaison

Fontainebleau Resort, Miami, FL 2008-2011

Guest Services
Organized and executed events, hospitality services
Initiated and maintained guest relationships

Clinical Experience 2015-2017

Intensive Care Unit- Clinical Residency. Scripps Green, 252 hours.

Urgent Care- Clinical Preceptorship. Kaiser La Mesa Urgent Care, 90 hours
Vascular Access/PICC Team- Externship. Rady Childrens, 90 hours.
Medical-Surgical. Kaiser Zion and Sharp Grossmont, 270 hours.
Health Assessment. Azusa Pacific University, 45 hours.
Acute Rehabilitation. Sharp Grossmont, 90 hours.
Mental Health. Sharp Mesa Vista and Downtown Impact, 90 hours.
Obstetrics. UC San Diego Health System, 90 hours.
Pediatrics. Rady Childrens Hospital, 90 hours.
Critical/Acute Care. Scripps Green PCU/ICU, 135 hours.
Community Health. Paradise Valley Refugee Assistance, Kaiser Home Health, 135 hours.

Licenses and Certifications

RN, California Board of Registered Nursing, License 95124421 March 2017

Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR/AED, American Heart Association. August 2016
ECG Course, American Heart Association. August 2016
Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association. August 2016
Sedation Certification, Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses. September 2017

Special Skills/Professional Development 2015-2017

Bilingual in English and Spanish. Medical Spanish course completed.

Palliative Care and End of Life Training. Azusa Pacific, 16 hours.
Care Transitions. Scripps System, 16 hours.
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Affiliations/Memberships

American Nurses Association, Member.

American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses, Member.
National Student Nurse's Association, Member ID 0843637.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Member ID 055890.
Graduate Nursing Student Academy, Member.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Inductee.

Volunteer Experience

2016-2017 Long Beach VA Hospital, CA Pet Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Adaptive Sports Outings
2016 Impact Center, San Diego, CA Psychiatric/Mental Health Patient Social Events
2016 Boy's and Girl's Club Carmel Valley Montessori Pre-school
2015 Susan G. Komen Foundation, San Diego CA Walk for the Cure
2012 Orange County 4-H, Orlando, FL The Garden Project, Youth Education
2011 Therapy Dogs International, Miami, FL Personal Canine Certification