Caitlin Cox

11524 W Orange Blossom Ln. Avondale, AZ 85392

Phone: (602) 769-8733 E-Mail: caitlinacox@email.arizona.edu

Objective: Seeking new graduate registered nurse position in a Nurse Residency Program

Profile
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Thorough patient physical assessment Professional and compassionate
Patient and family advocacy bedside manner
Effective time management skills Follows nursing procedures/protocols
Accurate medication administration Proficient in Cerner and Epic
Strong multi-tasking abilities Work cooperatively as a team member

Education
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University of Arizona Fall 2013-Spring 2017
Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Professional Experience
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Lead Resident Assistant

University of Arizona Residence Life Fall 2014-Current
Provide leadership and student advocacy in the resident halls for 30 first-year students. Organize
programs and events for the students. Problem solve with different challenges students on campus
encounter. Act as a role model for fellow staff members and residents.

Desk Assistant
University of Arizona Residence Life Fall 2014-Current
Provide friendly customer service for personal entering dorm lobbies. Maintain order and behavior in
the lobby. Complete assigned tasks and answer phone calls. Act as information source for residents
and visitors.

Nanny
College Nannies and Tutors Summer 2016
Supervise and engage in play with children aged 3 months-12 years. Perform light housekeeping and
cooking tasks. Provide CPR and first aid in case of emergency.

Clinical Experience
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Precepted clinical rotation: Orthopedics and Oncology Medical Surgical at St. Josephs
o Conducted over 180 preceptorship hours in which full care was assumed for 5-6
patients at a time. Clinical skills continued to be perfected and the focus was on full
patient care.
Population Health: Pima County Health Department
o Spent 75 clinical hours applying public health concepts to assess community needs in a
census tract in south Tucson as well as in the elementary school setting.
Caitlin Cox
11524 W Orange Blossom Ln. Avondale, AZ 85392
Phone: (602) 769-8733 E-Mail: caitlinacox@email.arizona.edu

Intensive Care Unit clinical rotation: Banner University Medical Center

o Performed 270 clinical and lab hours learning new procedures and skills for a high-
acuity environment including tracheostomy tube care, wound care, how to maintain
drips, push drugs through an IV and care for chest tubes.
Psychiatric clinical rotation: Palo Verde Behavioral Health
o Underwent 75 clinical hours developing therapeutic communication techniques and
providing physical and emotional support to patients.
Pediatric clinical rotation: Banner University Medical Center
o Performed 135 clinical and lab hours assessing pediatric patients for developmental
abilities, childhood illnesses and immunization schedules.
Med-Surge clinical rotation: Northwest Medical Center
o Devoted 135 clinical and lab hours learning skills including passing oral medications,
basic wound care, NG/OG tube insertion and care, and IV piggyback care. Continued
assessment and monitoring abilities by treating patients in a low-acuity unit.
Obstetrics clinical rotation: Tucson Medical Center
o Completed 75 clinical hours providing care to laboring and postpartum mothers as well
as care to newborns through a comprehensive assessment.
Long-term care clinical rotation: Arizona State Veterans Home
o Underwent 112 clinical and lab hours learning to do a full physical assessment and
provide daily care needs. Provided these services as well as physical and emotional
care to veterans

Activities
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Student Nurses of the University of Arizona, club member (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
Rho Alpha Sigma, club member (Spring 2014-Spring 2017)
Evidence Based Practice Presentation: Bedside Shift Report, UA College of Nursing (Fall 2016)
Interprofessional Education & Practice (IPEP), Interprofessionalism for Patient Safety
Interprofessional Education & Practice (IPEP), Disabilities Interprofessional Exercise
Professional Achievements in Nursing (PAIN), Executive board member (Fall 2014-Spring 2015)

Certifications and Awards

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Mass Casualty Training Certification-Feb. 2017
Wildcat Excellence Award- Fall 2013-Spring 2017
BLS- Basic Life Support Certification-April- 2015
Deans List- Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015