1. LEAH KNOWLTON, RN, BSN
756 San Jacinto Drive, Salinas, CA 93901| (C) 619.405.3257 | leah.knowlton12@gmail.com
Qualifications Summary
Enthusiastic, caring, patient-centered new graduate RN and honors graduate with degrees in Nursing and Public Health. Valued by
instructors and medical professionals for critical assessment thinking, skillful technique, excellent interpersonal skills and dedicated
work ethic. Particular passion and talent for medical-surgical nursing.
• Registered Nurse with BSN and BS in Health Science: Public Health
• Displays superior care in patient care and assessments, identifying abnormalities, and implementing proper care
• Proficient in both Epic and ProTouch databases, prioritization, patient and family focused
Related Experience
Registered Nurse 03/2015 to Present
Forest Hill Manor Health Center – Pacific Grove, CA
As a Registered Nurse at Forest Hill Health Center I care for patients with a variety of ailments. I utilize my time management skills to
manage my day-to-day and employ nursing judgment when caring for patients. I administer medications, have improved my shift-to-
shift reporting and charting skills, and communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding needs of the patients and their families.
Advanced Care Partner 08/2013 to 04/2014
University of Colorado Hospital – Aurora, CO
As an advanced care partner my duties include nursing assistant tasks with the ability to perform advanced skills such as phlebotomy,
IV insertion and removal, Foley catheter insertion and removal, wound care and more. I provide direct patient care by assisting with
ADL’s, taking vitals, assisting with admitting and discharging patients, and coordinating care.
Pathmaker Intern 04/2011 to 05/2012
Palomar Health – Escondido, CA
As a Pathmaker/CCE intern I rotated to different departments every 3 months (i.e. Med/Surg, PACU, and OB) and performed basic
patient care alongside the nurses such as: bathing, changing and feeding patients. As I gained experience and additional skills, my
options for more intense departments such as surgery and ER became available. The entire internship consisted of a minimum of 270
hours that I completed in about 1 year.
Clinical Experience
Senior Integrative Seminar University of Colorado Hospital – Aurora, CO {150 hours} Winter 2014
Leadership and Management Kindred – Aurora, CO {60 hours} Fall 2013
Community Health Nursing Volunteers of America – Denver, CO {90 hours) Fall 2013
Pediatric Nursing Easter Seals Disability Services – Empire, CO {60 hours} Summer 2013
Obstetrical Nursing North Suburban Medical Center – Thornton, CO {60 hours} Summer 2013
Mental Health Nursing Cedar Springs Hospital – Colorado Springs, CO {90 hours} Spring 2013
Medical/Surgical Nursing II Kindred Aurora – Aurora, CO {120 hours} Spring 2013
Medical/Surgical Nursing I Life Care Centers of Aurora – Aurora, CO {120 hours} Winter 2012
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.77 Graduated: March 2014
Denver School of Nursing - Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Emphasis in Public Health, Minor in Psychology Graduated: May 2012
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Licensed Registered Nurse, License # 95037609 July 2014
State of California Board of Registered Nursing
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support November
2013
American Heart Association
Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers March
2013
American Heart Association
Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) September 2014
American Heart Association
Certified in NEO S.T.A.B.L.E Program October 2014
American Heart Association
Honors, Affiliations & Activities

2. Student Nurses Association (SNA) – Member, class representative, participated in volunteer events with various organizations
Kappa Alpha Theta – Member, coordinated fundraising events for CASA organization, tabled with members for recruitment
Magna Cum Laude – Dean’s List 6 quarters and President’s List 1 quarter at Denver School of Nursing