MARISA GONZALEZ RN License Expected September 2017

21510 Chirping Sparrow Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (909) 964-3384 mgonzalez15@apu.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (GPA: 3.86) Expected Graduation: August 2017
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition/Dietetics (GPA: 3.87) 2009 - 2014

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Member, Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences (Beta Psi Chapter), 2012
Member, Gamma Sigma Delta, International Honor Society in Agriculture, 2014

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified, American Heart Association 2017 Present
Basic Life Support Certified, American Heart Association 2012 - Present
Basic Certification in Quality and Safety, International Health Institute 2017 - Present
Blood Borne Pathogen Certified, Azusa Pacific University 2016 Present

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Jan 2016 Present

Critical Care: Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA 135 hours
Community Health: Citrus Valley Medical Center Intercommunity Hospital, Covina, CA 135 hours
Pediatrics: Citrus Valley Medical Center Queen of the Valley Campus, West Covina, CA 90 hours
Maternal, Newborn, and Womens Health: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA 90 hours
Mental Health: Las Encinas Hospital, Pasadena, CA 90 hours
Medical-Surgical: Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA 180 hours
Geriatric/Medical-Surgical: Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA 180 hours

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse Care Continuum Educator January 2017 April 2017
Intercommunity Hospital, Covina, CA
Educated patients diagnosed with heart failure and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease about their disease state,
medication compliance, and nutrition to increase adherence to health management
Followed up with discharged patients via telephone contact to reinforce education and action plans, to identify potential
health management problems, and to provide timely interventions when appropriate

Student Nurse Volunteer February 2017 March 2017

Azusa Pacific University Homeless Healthcare Outreach, East San Gabriel Valley, CA
Conducted thorough health assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, to adult clients in homeless shelters
Provided first aid services, basic medical treatment, and health education under the supervision of nurse practitioners

Student Teacher (Mad Scientist) September 2015 December 2015

Mad Science, Brea, CA
Taught a science-based curriculum to grade school students using visual stimuli, interactive lectures, and hands-on
projects appropriately designed for each grade levels developmental stage

Clinical Care Extender Intern June 2012- July 2015

Queen of the Valley Medical Center, West Covina, CA
Assisted with patient care needs: vital signs, repositioning, ambulating, feeding, bathing, and discharging patients while
providing professional and empathetic care
Volunteered on the medical-surgical, rehabilitation, pediatrics, mother-baby, neonatal intensive care, emergency, and
adult critical care units for at least three months in each department

International Student Volunteer July 2010 August 2010

San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
Conducted a summer program and educated underprivileged children in the areas of hygiene, safety, and basic English
Constructed and beautified a community center for women to sell local goods and hold community meetings