RACHEL M. GARRETT RN

4616 E. Grove Circle Cell: (480) 620-1051 Mesa, Arizona 85206 rachelgarrett1019@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Dedicated and energetic registered nurse seeking to assist and encourage patient healing in an empathetic and compassionate manner while providing accurate evidence based practice. Providing excellent care as a patient advocate and striving to improve the overall quality of life. Proven ability to build trusting and therapeutic relationships with patients, family members, and medical professionals. Motivated to gain skills and experience necessary to advance in the nursing field.

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science – Nursing Degree Graduated May 2013 - Eastern Arizona College – Thatcher, Arizona. Enrolled in BSN program BYU-Idaho Graduation Spring 2016

CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse License RN189311 - activeCertified Nursing Assistant CNA1000026680 - expiredBLS certification for Health Care Provider American Heart AssociationLevel One Fingerprint Clearance Card Arizona Department of Public SafetyCertified Caregiver RSAA #ALTP0141

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paramount Surgery Center Mesa, Arizona Spring 2012 – Fall 20131114 South Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

OR Technician/ CNARoom turnovers, room set-up, stocking items, out-dates, room temperature control and recording, IV fluids stocking and warming, rotating stock, emptying sharps container, disposal of bio-hazardous material, oxygen supplementation, assisted nurses with anesthesia.

PRE-OP – CNAPatient preparation, vital signs, surgical site preparation, assist patient taking pregnancy tests, assist patients with personal needs, patient transfers, patient monitoring, infection control, out-dates, equipment checks, room set-up, recording patient surgeries in the charting system.

PACU – CNAPatient monitoring, assisting with patient needs, vital signs, infection control, out-dates, patient transferring, stocking, cleaning and preparing room, emptying sharps containers, charting.

PERSONAL

- Motivated to achieve goals - Passion for learning - Patient advocate - Reliable/Accurate -Effective communicator -Positive disposition -Proficient computer experience -Non-smoking -No criminal background

March 1, 2015

Dear Hiring Manager,

I, Anthony Cerimele, am the lead medical radiographer at Paramount Surgery Center. I had the privilege of working with Rachel Garrett for a year and a half. Rachel was hired as the OR tech/CNA in the surgical aspect of Paramount Surgery Center, Mesa for over a year.

I was initially impressed with Rachel’s abilities to understand medical terminology and her thorough comprehension of the human body. Rachel was attending nursing school at Eastern Arizona College but despite the heavy load she was fully trained to manage four operating rooms and a pain room within one week of hire. Rachel was persistent to help and determined to learn.

Rachel was timely with her shift and always greeted everyone with a smile. She was seen helping the staff daily with tasks within her scope of practice. She was quick to respond to the room turn-over’s and could take down and set up the operating room under 15 minutes by herself. Although most of Rachel’s tasks were done independently she enjoyed assisting the nurses and surgical techs with a team approach.

Rachel is honest and full of integrity. Before the end of the day she would take extra time after her shift to help stock and organize the operating rooms to prepare for the next day. She responded to each patient with kindness by offering them warm blankets before and after their surgery. Rachel would seek out answers when she wasn’t sure and was careful to maintain accurate information.

The surgery center became cleaner and more organized as Rachel continued to work with us, maintaining Paramount’s high surgical standards. She instigated strict cleaning of door handles, light switches, keyboards, and telephones at our facility with approved surgical antibacterial wipes. On behalf of the staff at Paramount we all saw her as having a bright future in the Nursing field.

I highly recommend Rachel Garrett RN for your medical facility. She is an exemplary candidate with a determination for success and a passion for helping others.

Best regards,

Anthony Cerimele

Lead Medical Radiographer R.T.

(602) 558-2020

3/2/2015

 

 

To whom it may concern: 

 

Rachel Garrett worked under my supervision as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).   She readily responded 

to supervision with minimal instructions given.   Rachel could perform her duties, responsibilities and tasks 

with thoroughness and with little to no supervision required.  She had excellent job attendance.  Once 

given her assignment, she would reliably and efficiently perform.    She had the ability to follow 

instructions that were given once and did not need repeated instructions.   She is congenial and pleasant 

to work with and respectful in her interactions amongst team members.  Rachel is kind and patient in her 

dealings with staff members and patients alike.    Rachel would be a positive asset to any organization.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Heidi Allred, RN

O.R. Manager

Paramount Surgery Center

Office 480-854-7600

Fax 480-807-3633

HAllred@SovereignAZ.com

Linda LopezRetired Nursing InstructorEastern Arizona College615 N. Stadium Ave.Thatcher, Arizona 85552

March 3, 2015

To Whom It May Concern,

I am happy and honored to write a letter of recommendation for Rachel Garrett. She was a nursing student for Med/Surg whom I taught. She graduated at the top of her class, from Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona. Rachel traveled from out of town each week to attend classes and then traveled to the clinical sites to complete the clinical components while working in a hospital surgical area setting during this time. She was the student who consistently studied to achieve understanding. She was respected by her peers and lower classmen for her nursing knowledge and skills. Her positive attitude and desire to learn made the clinical experience positive for assigned patients and herself. Out of town clinical experiences at the large hospitals in the Phoenix area also sent positive reports which were very complimentary from the clinical staff and the Clinical Instructors. She has a very compassionate personality.

She was an excellent student, compassionate to all and an honor to have known. She will be an excellent employee and nurse to provide care for any patient. Teaching Rachel was an honor for me, getting to know her made me appreciate how much young people can teach us as well. She will always have my support in any endeavors she chooses.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to me at 1-928-322-7655.

Respectfully,

Linda Lopez, RN, CDENursing Instructor