Yaritza Peraza-Flores is a student nurse at Keiser University expected to graduate in May 2015 with an Associate's in Science in Nursing. She has clinical experience in medical-surgical, mental health, pediatrics, and obstetrics settings. Her objective is to obtain the proper education and training to be successful in a nursing career with long-term goals of becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

1. Yaritza Peraza-Flores
250 E 7th Ave  Hialeah, FL 33010  Phone: (786) 346-9516  Y.Peraza@student.keiseruniversity.edu
Objective:
Student nurse at Keiser University Miami Campus with an expected graduation date of May 2015, acquiring the proper
education and training that will allow me to be successful in a nursing career. Long-term goals involve continuing
education to become an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Qualifications:
 OSHA BBP/HIV Certificate of Completion.
 American Heart Association BLS certification (CPR, AED).
 Conversational Spanish fluency
 Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education
Keiser University, Miami, FL January 6th, 2014-Present
Associates of Science in Nursing, anticipated graduation May 2015.
Current GPA: 3.10
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL 2008-2013
Associates in Arts Studies in Pre-Nursing
GPA: 3.53
Clinical Experience:
Medical-Surgical: Advanced Adult Health:
Orthopedic specialty area: Doctors Hospital 67 hrs, November 10-
December 8, 2014
 Delivering individualized care to patients under the supervision of the clinical instructor, Registered Nurses and
Physicians.
 Performing physical assessment, and monitoring vital signs.
 Administering PO, SC, and IV push medications.
 Performing wound care and dressing changes to PICC and Central Lines.
 IV saline flush.

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 Foley care, insertion and discharge.
 Patient charting.
 Providing education and emotional support to patients and families.
Mental Health Course:
Highland Park Pavilion: Jackson Memorial Hospital 67 hrs, October 7-
November 4, 2014
 Patient assessment.
 Interacting with patients and providing therapeutic communication.
 Administering PO medications.
 Taking vital signs
 Participating in group, art, and music therapy.
Pediatrics:
Emergency Department and 2 North East floor: Miami Children’s Hospital 67 hrs, September 8-
October 6, 2014
 Gaining experience in a pediatric and family centered facility.
 Performing physical assessments
 Taking vital signs.
 Administering medications.
 Giving nebulizer treatment.
OB:
Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Maternity and NICU: Jackson North Medical Center 67.5 hours, July 15-
August 12, 2014
 Delivering individualized care to patients under the supervision of the clinical instructor, Registered Nurses and
Physicians.
 Observing natural deliveries, cesarean section deliveries, and other surgical procedures.
 Performing physical assessment, and monitoring vital sings on pregnant women and newborns.
 Administering PO, IM, and SQ medications to newborns and pregnant patients.

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 Assessing breastfeeding techniques.
 Providing education and emotional support to patients and families.
Medical-Surgical: Basic Adult Health:
Orthopedic specialty area: Doctors Hospital 72 hours, June16 -
July14, 2014
 Providing patient care under the supervision of the clinical instructor and Registered Nurses.
 Performing physical assessment, monitoring vital signs, wound care and dressing changes, administering PO
medications and SQ injections.
 Practicing postmortem care.
 Also providing education and emotional support to patients and families.
Medical-Surgical:
Transplant Specialty floor: Jackson Memorial Hospital 72 hours, May 12 – June
10
 Collaborated with Registered Nurses and Patient Care Assistants to provide the appropriate care for patients.
 Performed advanced head to toe assessment including listening to the heart, lungs, and bowel sounds.
 Assessed vital signs, performed glucose test.
 Administered PO and SQ medications.
 Provided education and emotional support to patients and families.
 Developed a NCP and a concept map.
 Had the opportunity to go to the OR and observe a Right Patella I&D/ORIF surgery.
Fundamentals of Nursing:
Ortho-Spine Medical Surgical floor: Jackson Memorial Hospital 120 hours, February 23 - April 13, 2014
 Provided patient care under the direct supervision of clinical instructor, Registered Nurses, and Patient Care
Assistants.
 Performed physical assessment including listening to the heart, lungs, and bowel sounds with stethoscope.
 Assessed vital sings and performed glucose tests.
 Bathed patients and changed beds.
 Helped to dress, feed and transfer patients.

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Professional Experience:
Leon Medical Center January 2017 – December 2013
 Receptionist/Front Desk
 Performing clerical duties and data entry functions such as scheduling appointments, checking patients
in upon arrival, calling and confirming patients’ appointments.
 Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
 Proficient in Nextgen medical software, copy and facsimile machine, answering phone calls and taking
messages.
Professional Community Service:
Member of the National Student Nurse Association February 2014 – Present
Leadership Distinction Program (LDP):
 Leadership Styles and Soft Skills May 22nd, 2014
 Civic Responsibility May 22nd, 2014
In service Seminars:
 Strategies for Coping with Stress: Application for Clinical Practice December 8th, 2014
 Psychiatric Emergencies in ED December 8th, 2014
 Ebola Awareness Campaign for Healthcare Professionals October 22nd, 2014
 Alzheimer and Women: What is the Connection?
 Saving Lives Together – Organ Donation July 25th, 2014
Presentations:
Advanced Adult Health presentation: “Hypercalcemia” September 14, 2014
OB video presentation: “Violence and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy” August 13, 2014
Basic Adult Health’s presentation about Chlamydia August 8, 2014.