Resume

1. Brenda Henderson
3390E 3500S,
Vernal, Ut 84078
(435)790-4098/ (435)781-3060
archiehend@yahoo.com
Education
 Westminster College
MPH, 2015
 University of Utah, RN-BS Program
BSN, 2011.
 College of Eastern Utah, Price, Utah
AAS, RN, 2007
 Uintah Basin Applied Technology College, Roosevelt, Utah
Practical Nursing, 2005
 Uintah Basin Applied Technology College, Roosevelt, Utah
Certificate, Nursing Assistant, 2002
 Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
B.A (2nd Class Honors.); Sociology and English, 1998
 Kenya High School, Nairobi, Kenya
Graduated 1992
Certifications
 PALS (Exp: 03/2016)
 BLS Health Care Provider CPR/AED (AHA) (Exp: 06/2018)
 Leave No Trace Trainer (NOLS)
 Food Handler’s Permit (Tricounty Health)
 ACLS (Exp: 09/2015)
 Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
 Conscious Sedation
 CNOR(Exp: 10/2018)

2. Work Experience
 Kitchen Manager, National Outdoor Leadership School (Chile)
(Sept 2015-May 2016)
In charge of organizing and preparing meals for up to 80 people while staying within
budget. Regular food pantry and utensils inventory update. Maintain clean cooking and
eating environment. Assist rations department as needed.
 RegisteredNurse, O.R Supervisor/Circulator, Ashley Regional Medical Centre
(July 2011-Aug 2015)
In addition to my duties as a circulator, I also coordinated with the Director of Surgical
Services to ensure quality of care. Supervised other RNs, LPNs and Surgery Techs,
delegating specific tasks and duties to each as appropriate. Evaluated need for new or
different items and/or education in regard to the needs of the department, plan monthly
in-services and staff meetings, and strove to maintain a steady level of productivity.
 RegisteredNurse, O.R circulator Ashley Regional Medical Centre
(July 2007- Aug 2015)
Provided pre, intra and post op care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations
undergoing surgical procedures. Communicated with physician and anesthetist
continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assisted with procedures,
maintaining equipment and inventory. Participated in performance improvement
activities and maintained regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies
procedures and standards.
Also worked in PACU where I took care of patients in the peri and post-anesthesia
period.
 RegisteredNurse, Uintah Care Centre (2007-2012)
Performed frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs, as
well as procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
Supervised LPNs and CNAs in accordance with current federal, state, and local
standards, ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times
 Licensed Practical Nurse, Uintah Care Centre (2005-2007)
Conducted basic physical and mental status assessments on geriatric patients. Established
and documented health care plans under the supervision of an RN. Instructed and

3. educated patients re: various health problems, medical tests and procedures. Performed
routine procedures such as dressing changes, injections, and phlebotomy. Maintained
daily logs and medical records. Other duties as outlined by charge nurse.
 LPN/Scrub Technician, Ashley Regional Medical Centre (2005-2007)
Prepare surgical instruments before procedures. Kept count of surgical instruments with
the registered nurse or circulator. Maintain a sterile field during each procedure. Operate
O.R, diagnostic and sterilizing equipment. Learn new instrumentation, dependent upon
specialty. Assist with surgical procedures and equipment maintenance and inventory.
Maintain hospital and scrub tech policies, procedures and standards. Other duties as
outlined by head of department and other supervisors.
 Certified Nursing Assistant, Uintah Care Centre (2003-2005)
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, ambulation, feeding,
repositioning and hygiene measures. Other duties included taking vital signs with
electronic and manual blood pressure cuffs, oral, tympanic and rectal temperatures, and
recording intake and out-put and other work as outlined by charge nurse.
 Instructor, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)(2000-2003)
Worked as a team with other instructors in the management of hiking groups in
wilderness settings, setting up and supervising top-rope sites, educating students on
health maintenance techniques in the wilderness and managing evacuations of injured or
sick participants.
 Pharmacy Assistant, Kericho Pharmacy (1997-1998)
Assist pharmacist with the counting, stocking and dispensing of drugs in the pharmacy.
Also assisted with verification of narcotic counts at the end of every business day.
Volunteer
Rehema Home Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya (December 1992-1996)
YouthLinc, Ut (May 2010)
Languages
English, Swahili, Luo.

4. References:
Greg Gardiner
CCO, ARMC
Greg.gardiner@lpnt.net
435-781-6885
Michael Catten, MD
ENT, ARMC/UBMC
mikecatten@yahoo.com
435-823-6637
Michael Hartman
CRNA, Basin Anesthesia
6harts@ubtanet.com
435-828-1909