REBECCA PITNEY

8460 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85710

(520) 909-5284 | pitneybecca@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To provide a healing environment through evidence-based practice, competent care, collaboration, and
meaningful interactions with the patient.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ Dec. 2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Preceptorship, Cardiac Care Unit (188 hours), Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ Oct. 2017
 Independently charted and assessed patients; effectively delegated to team members; collaborated
successfully with physicians and other team members; provided change of shift report; participated in
admission and discharge of patients; by week four, assumed full patient load and executed the role of
the professional RN with minimal direction
Community Health Preceptorship, Medication Management Center (18.5 hours), Tucson, AZ Sept. 2017
 Worked on interprofessional teams with pharmacy and dietetic students to deliver personal counseling
to individuals regarding complex and chronic disease state management
Student Nurse Clinical Experience, Tucson, AZ
 Community Health Nursing (75 hours), Pima County Health Department Sept. 2017
 High Acuity Adult Medical-Surgical ICU (270 hours), St. Joseph’s Hospital Feb. – April 2017
 Psychiatric/Mental Health (75 hours), Palo Verde Behavior Health Feb. – April 2017
 Obstetrics (75 hours), St. Joseph’s Hospital Nov. 2016
 Pediatric Medical-Surgical (135 hours), Banner University Medical Center Oct. 2016
 Adult Medical-Surgical (135 hours), Tucson Medical Center Sept. 2016
 Fundamentals & Long-Term Care (112 hours), Arizona State Veteran Home Feb. – April 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer, Calvary Chapel Tucson 2012 – present
 Use creativity to design flyers, brochures, and complex printed and digital material; effectively receive
critique and instruction from collaborators and superiors to improve work; exercise self-discipline and
time-management to meet short deadlines
Dining Hall Server, Cascades of Tucson Senior Living 2011 – 2012
 Served as a waitress in the general dining hall and the memory care unit dining hall; developed strong
communication skills with the elder community; performed efficient, composed, and safe behavior
under stressful and busy situations
 Volunteered by assisting the staff during social events and offering my photography skills
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Arizona Health Sciences Library (AHSL) Committee Aug. – Dec. 2017
Student Representative for University of Arizona College of Nursing
 Served as a mechanism for the library to hear comments, opinions and concerns from the nursing
faculty members and students, and served as a conduit of information back to them
Student Nurses at the University of Arizona (SNUA) Professional Club Aug. 2016 – May 2017
Executive Board Member, Social Director
 Planned, hosted, and supervised 2-3 events per month for the members of SNUA
 University of Arizona Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Preceptor Program Aug. – Dec. 2014
Student Preceptor for Concepts in General Chemistry
 Developed and implemented a project plan outlining weekly activities to review course content
 Answered questions during class, held office hours, created review PowerPoints, and led exam reviews
ACHIEVEMENTS
Arizona Regents High Honors Endorsement (RHHE), Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient 2012 – 2016
 Arizona Board of Regents grants scholarships to high school students with outstanding academic
achievements as demonstrated through high school courses and AIMS test scores
ACTIVITIES
SNUA Professional Club, Member Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017
 Attended monthly lectures that increased understanding and awareness of the nursing profession
 Participated in fundraising, volunteering, and social events that facilitated professional development,
involvement in the community, and progression into the nursing community
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Bleeding Control Training, 4 hours Nov. 2017
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School Basic Certification, 23.5 hours Nov. 2017
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Speaking to the Public Training Sept. 2017
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals Training Sept. 2017
Interprofessional Education & Practice (IPEP), St. Luke's Home Nutrition Screening Clinic Sept. 2017
Volunteer, 4 hours
Emergency Civilian Casualty Care Training, Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Arizona, 4 hours Sept. 2017
Tucson Medical Center “Be Safe Saturday”, SIDS Prevention Booth, Volunteer, 4 hours March 2017
 Provided SIDS prevention education to families at the event
IPEP, Code Blue Team Behavior Simulation, 2 hours Feb. 2017
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson Baby Fair, Volunteer, 6 hours Aug. 2013
 Provided SIDS prevention education to families at the event
Holy Cross Hospital, Nogales AZ, Volunteer, 40 hours June 2013
 Volunteered with obstetrics educator; designed educational materials and assisted with yearly
competency training
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Volunteer, 15 hours Jan. 2012
 Assisted in the design of SIDS prevention materials (safe sleep crib card and posters) with the team of
obstetric nurses
AFFILIATIONS
American Nurses Association (ANA), Student member Sept. 2017 – current