Jennifer Cruz is a nursing student at Keiser University pursuing an Associate's Degree in Nursing with an expected graduation date of May 2016. She has 11 years of experience as a medical assistant and is certified in phlebotomy, BLS, and OSHA. Cruz is bilingual in English and Spanish and maintains a 3.86 GPA at Keiser University where she was named to the Dean's List in May 2014. Upon graduation, she aims to continue her education to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in childbirth.

1. JENNIFER CRUZ
7310 NW 174th
Terrace, Miami, Florida 33015
Mobile 305.915.7606
J.cruz40@student.keiseruniversity.edu │jennycruzx3@me.com
OBJECTIVE
To attain an Associates of Science Degree in Nursing from Keiser University with an
expected graduation date of May 2016. Long-term goals include continuing education to
achieve a Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree, specializing in Childbirth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
 Excellent work ethic and patient care skills – 11 years of experience with patient
interaction. Highly attentive, courteous, prompt, compassionate, a fast learner, always
striving to surpass the highest level of patient comfort and assistance.
 Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills – interact well with people of diverse
background, cultures and organizational levels.
 First-rate interpersonal skills – responsible, trustworthy, a problem solver, a good
listener, patient, understanding, caring, and a team player.
 Computer aptitude – proficient in Intergy and Medical Manager Software, Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet.
 Leadership of Distinction Seminars – Professionalism, Networking and Organ
Donation.
 Certifications – Phlebotomy Technician, BLS and OSHA.
 Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
Keiser University, Doral, Florida 01/2014 – Present
 In pursuit of completing an Associate Degree in Nursing. Have successfully finished pre-
requisite classes, maintaining a 3.86 GPA
 Achieved Dean’s List, May 2014
 Expected graduation date April 2016
Florida National College, Hialeah, Florida 10/2011 – 12/2011
 Completed course and received certification as a Phlebotomy Technician
Miami-Dade Community College, Hialeah, Florida 08/2002 – 04/2005
 Attained credits requirement classes towards a major in Pharmacy
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Jackson South Health System – 2 North September 8 – October 19 (135 hrs.)
NUR 2230C Advanced Adult Health
 Completed physical assessments, gathered vital signs, and obtained glucose
readings through Accu-chek. Also administered medication via PEG tube.
 Assisted in nasogastric tube insertion and wound care dressing change.

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Baptist Hospital (Telemetry MCVI – 4th Floor) June 15 – July 13 (67.5 hrs.)
NUR 1211C Basic Adult Health
 Performed focused physical assessments and monitored vital signs, observed and
reported abnormal EKG heart activity
 Administered PO medications, subcutaneous and insulin injections, IV push
drugs, saline flush, IV priming and calculating flow rate.
 Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Baptist Homestead Hospital (Maternity Floor) May 11 – June 9, 2015 (67.5hrs)
NUR 2421C Maternity Nursing Care
 Intrapartal Care - performing vaginal exams, auscultating fetal heart rate and helped
with monitoring patient during induction of labor, among other duties.
 Post-partumCare – completed BUBBLEHE/HIS exam following vaginal and cesarean
birth, massaging the uterine fundus following birth and assisted patient with
breastfeeding.
 Nursery Care – Obtained new born vital signs, assisted with thermal regulation,
completed diaper change and umbilical cord care.
Mercy Hospital (Medical – Surgical Floor) February 23 – April 14, 2015 (112.5hrs)
NUR 1022C Fundamental of Nursing
 Perform focused and comprehensive head-to-toe assessment
 Monitored vital signs
 Performed basic nursing skills such as, assisting patient in toileting, bathing, feeding,
ambulating, bed making and total patient care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doral Beach OBGYN, Doral, Florida 09/2002 – 01/2014
Medical Assistant
 Dynamically supported three doctors in a fast-paced environment assisting about 70
patients per day.
 Actively handled emergency calls for the doctors and reviewed charts making sure they
were accurate and complete.
 Served as a liaison to the doctors by sustaining constant interaction with maternity and
gynecology patients, promptly answering questions and resolving concerns.
 Controlled medical supply inventory, including specialty drugs and injections up to
$150,000 in value.
 Maintained communication with pharmaceutical representatives to always have supply
on-hand.
 Effectively worked closely with insurance companies getting authorizations for specialty
prescriptions and in-office procedures.
 In charge of providing test results to patients and coordinated with doctors’ proper
treatments: mammograms, sonograms, pathology and laboratory.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doral Beach OBGYN, Doral, Florida – Continued 09/2002 – 01/2014
Medical Assistant
 Additional day-to-day activities included: checking vital signs, venipuncture, urine
analysis and preparing examination rooms.
 Assisted doctors in doing in-office procedures: colposcopy, cryotherapy, endometrial,
vulvar and cervical biopsies, drainage of abscess and insertion/removal of IUDs.
 Accountable for patient follow-up.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS
 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Doral October 29, 2015
o Donated funds towards the cure of Cystic Fibrosis
 OneBlood Mobile, Doral
o Donated blood at Keiser University blood drive July 1, 2015
 Sweetwater Senior Center, Miami March 2015
o Health Promoting Behaviors for the Elderly
 Participated in this school event where each class demonstrated to the
senior’s ways to improve their health.
 Served as a Resource Leader teaching Senior’s about diabetic nutrition
and diabetic foot care.
 National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (NSNA) January 2015 – 2016
o I am an active member in the committee in the role of Document Secretary.
 The Lung Cancer Association June 2014
o Fight for Air Climb, Downtown Miami
 I climbed 50 flights of stairs in this fund raiser to increase awareness and
raise money for research and cure of lung cancer
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
 Bladder Scanner In-service July 7, 2015
 Chest Tube Management In-service July 6, 2015
Keiser University,Doral, Florida
 Financial Literacy Workshop October 1, 2015
 Risk Management September 23, 2015

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Continued
Keiser University,Doral, Florida
 Suicide Prevention and Awareness September 10, 2015
 Leadership and Civic Responsibility May 21, 2015
 Job Search Using Technology May 7, 2015
 Organ Donation Workshop April 21, 2015
 Professionalism & Networking Seminar March 26, 2015
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Dean’s List
 Keiser University, Doral, Florida May 2014
Certificate ofAppreciation
 Doral Beach OB/GYN,LLC, Doral, Florida October 2012