1. JENNIFER CRUZ
7310 NW 174th
Terrace, Miami, Florida 33015
Mobile 305.915.7606
J.cruz40@student.keiseruniversity.edu │jennycruzx3@me.com
OBJECTIVE
To attain an Associates of Science Degree in Nursing from Keiser University with an
expected graduation date of May 2016. Long-term goals include continuing education to
achieve a Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree, specializing in Childbirth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Excellent work ethic and patient care skills – 11 years of experience with patient
interaction. Highly attentive, courteous, prompt, compassionate, a fast learner, always
striving to surpass the highest level of patient comfort and assistance.
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills – interact well with people of diverse
background, cultures and organizational levels.
First-rate interpersonal skills – responsible, trustworthy, a problem solver, a good
listener, patient, understanding, caring, and a team player.
Computer aptitude – proficient in Intergy and Medical Manager Software, Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet.
Leadership of Distinction Seminars – Professionalism, Networking and Organ
Donation.
Certifications – Phlebotomy Technician, BLS and OSHA.
Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
Keiser University, Doral, Florida 01/2014 – Present
In pursuit of completing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Have successfully finished pre-
requisite classes, maintaining a 3.86 GPA
Achieved Dean’s List, May 2014
Expected graduation date April 2016
Florida National College, Hialeah, Florida 10/2011 – 12/2011
Completed course and received certification as a Phlebotomy Technician
Miami-Dade Community College, Hialeah, Florida 08/2002 – 04/2005
Attained credits requirement classes towards a major in Pharmacy
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Jackson South Health System – 2 North September 8 – October 19 (135 hrs.)
NUR 2230C Advanced Adult Health
Completed physical assessments, gathered vital signs, and obtained glucose
readings through Accu-chek. Also administered medication via PEG tube.
Assisted in nasogastric tube insertion and wound care dressing change.
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Baptist Hospital (Telemetry MCVI – 4th Floor) June 15 – July 13 (67.5 hrs.)
NUR 1211C Basic Adult Health
Performed focused physical assessments and monitored vital signs, observed and
reported abnormal EKG heart activity
Administered PO medications, subcutaneous and insulin injections, IV push
drugs, saline flush, IV priming and calculating flow rate.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Baptist Homestead Hospital (Maternity Floor) May 11 – June 9, 2015 (67.5hrs)
NUR 2421C Maternity Nursing Care
Intrapartal Care - performing vaginal exams, auscultating fetal heart rate and helped
with monitoring patient during induction of labor, among other duties.
Post-partumCare – completed BUBBLEHE/HIS exam following vaginal and cesarean
birth, massaging the uterine fundus following birth and assisted patient with
breastfeeding.
Nursery Care – Obtained new born vital signs, assisted with thermal regulation,
completed diaper change and umbilical cord care.
Mercy Hospital (Medical – Surgical Floor) February 23 – April 14, 2015 (112.5hrs)
NUR 1022C Fundamental of Nursing
Perform focused and comprehensive head-to-toe assessment
Monitored vital signs
Performed basic nursing skills such as, assisting patient in toileting, bathing, feeding,
ambulating, bed making and total patient care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doral Beach OBGYN, Doral, Florida 09/2002 – 01/2014
Medical Assistant
Dynamically supported three doctors in a fast-paced environment assisting about 70
patients per day.
Actively handled emergency calls for the doctors and reviewed charts making sure they
were accurate and complete.
Served as a liaison to the doctors by sustaining constant interaction with maternity and
gynecology patients, promptly answering questions and resolving concerns.
Controlled medical supply inventory, including specialty drugs and injections up to
$150,000 in value.
Maintained communication with pharmaceutical representatives to always have supply
on-hand.
Effectively worked closely with insurance companies getting authorizations for specialty
prescriptions and in-office procedures.
In charge of providing test results to patients and coordinated with doctors’ proper
treatments: mammograms, sonograms, pathology and laboratory.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doral Beach OBGYN, Doral, Florida – Continued 09/2002 – 01/2014
Medical Assistant
Additional day-to-day activities included: checking vital signs, venipuncture, urine
analysis and preparing examination rooms.
Assisted doctors in doing in-office procedures: colposcopy, cryotherapy, endometrial,
vulvar and cervical biopsies, drainage of abscess and insertion/removal of IUDs.
Accountable for patient follow-up.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Doral October 29, 2015
o Donated funds towards the cure of Cystic Fibrosis
OneBlood Mobile, Doral
o Donated blood at Keiser University blood drive July 1, 2015
Sweetwater Senior Center, Miami March 2015
o Health Promoting Behaviors for the Elderly
Participated in this school event where each class demonstrated to the
senior’s ways to improve their health.
Served as a Resource Leader teaching Senior’s about diabetic nutrition
and diabetic foot care.
National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (NSNA) January 2015 – 2016
o I am an active member in the committee in the role of Document Secretary.
The Lung Cancer Association June 2014
o Fight for Air Climb, Downtown Miami
I climbed 50 flights of stairs in this fund raiser to increase awareness and
raise money for research and cure of lung cancer
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
Bladder Scanner In-service July 7, 2015
Chest Tube Management In-service July 6, 2015
Keiser University,Doral, Florida
Financial Literacy Workshop October 1, 2015
Risk Management September 23, 2015
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Continued
Keiser University,Doral, Florida
Suicide Prevention and Awareness September 10, 2015
Leadership and Civic Responsibility May 21, 2015
Job Search Using Technology May 7, 2015
Organ Donation Workshop April 21, 2015
Professionalism & Networking Seminar March 26, 2015
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Dean’s List
Keiser University, Doral, Florida May 2014
Certificate ofAppreciation
Doral Beach OB/GYN,LLC, Doral, Florida October 2012