Brenda's resume

1. Brenda Henderson
P.O. Box 462, Vernal, Ut 84078
(435) 219-3278
archiehend@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Kitchen Manager (Sept 2015-May 2016)
Employer: National Outdoor Leadership School (Chile)
Supervisor: Rocio Burgos, rocio_burgos@nols.edu
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 (July 2011-Aug 2015)
Employer: Ashley Regional Medical Centre, 150 W 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078
Supervisor: Debra Schrader, 435-789-6885, may be contacted
In addition to 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 (July 2007-Aug 2015) (July 2016-Present)
Employer: Ashley Regional Medical Centre, 150 W 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078
Supervisor: Debra Schrader, 435-789-6885, may be contacted
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.

2. Also worked in PACU where I took care of patients in the peri and post-anesthesia
period.
RegisteredNurse (July 2007-Dec 2012), (July 2016-Present)
Employer: Uintah Care Centre, 510 S 500 W, Vernal, Ut, 84078
Supervisor: Terri Rimer, 435-781-3517
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
LPN/Scrub Technician (June 2005-June 2007)
Employer: Ashley Regional Medical Centre
Supervisor: Carol Hirschi (rtd)
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.
of narcotic counts at the end of every business day.
EDUCATION
 University of Utah, (Graduating in Spring 2019)
DNP
 Westminster College, May 2015
Master of Public Health - GPA 3.9/4.0
 University of Utah, RN-BS Program, May 2011
B. S. Nursing – GPA 3.91/4.0
 College of Eastern Utah, May 2007
A.A.S, Registered Nurse – GPA 3.9/4.0
 Uintah Basin Applied Technology College, June 2005
Practical Nursing

3.  Kenyatta University, Nairobi 1998
B.A (2nd Class Honors.); Sociology and English
 Kenya High School, Nairobi 1992
CERTIFICATIONS
 PALS (Exp: 03/2016)
 BLS Health Care Provider CPR/AED (AHA) (Exp: 06/2018)
 Food Handler’s Permit (Tricounty Health)
 ACLS (Exp: (to recertify in September)
 Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
 Conscious Sedation
 CNOR(Exp: 10/2018)
Volunteer
Rehema Home Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya (December 1992-1996)
YouthLinc, Ut (May 2010)
Languages
English, Swahili, Luo.
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