Staci A. DiFazio is a registered nurse seeking a position in healthcare where she can utilize her skills and experience. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health. Her professional experience includes working as an RN in PACU/pre-op at Wilshire Surgi-center, in the psychiatric emergency room at Olive View UCLA Medical Center, and as a medical spa nurse at MEDSPA 90210. She also has experience as a home health nurse.

1. Staci A. DiFazio
12005 Albers St. #129
Valley Village, CA, 91607
818-588-9389
Sdifaz1@outlook.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a healthcare facility where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, and
experience to provide quality healthcare.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Projected date of completion): December 2016
Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health
Associate of Science in Nursing May 2011
California Registered Nurse License # 808709
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature December 1998
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
County of Los Angeles College of Nursing & Allied Health
IV and Blood Draw Certification
County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services
Crisis Prevention Intervention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wilshire Surgi-center, Beverly Hills, CA
Registered Nurse September 2016 - Present
Working in PACU and Pre-op as an R.N. at an orthopedic surgery center. Recovering post op
patients in an outpatient setting; initiating IVs, ensuring operative and informed consents are
in order, monitoring vital signs, managing respiratory instability, administering necessary
medications, assessing overall recovery, educating patients and families on the aftercare
instructions. Maintaining professional attitude and good communication with staff and clients.
Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Emergency Room September 2012 - Present
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an
interdisciplinary team. Providing crisis stabilization for patients with psychiatric emergencies,
mental health status assessments, close observation, and administration of routine and
emergent psychiatric medications. Performing nursing tasks such as obtaining labs, providing
wound care, performing EKG’s, blood glucose monitoring, transferring patients for diagnostic
procedures, monitoring vital signs, catheter insertion and monitoring, transferring and
discharging patients. Routinely act as charge nurse, coordinating care, delegating, and
overseeing operation of psych unit.

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MEDSPA 90210, Beverly Hills, CA
Registered Nurse December 2011 - September 2012
Working as an R.N. at a medical spa and performing laser hair removal, scar removal, photo
facials, and acne treatments on clients under the supervision of a licensed M.D. Educating
clients in pre and post care, evaluating medications, assessing clients skin type, educating
clients. Maintaining professional attitude and good communication with staff and clients.
Private Home Nurse, Bel-Air, CA
Registered Nurse September 2011 - December 2011
Tending to the needs of an oxygen dependent patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sleep
Apnea: Initiating reassessment of patient as necessary, monitoring O2 levels and breathing
patterns, administering O2 via nasal cannula, administering medications, managing Bi-Pap
machine, performing ADL’s on a routine basis, transporting client to doctor’s appointments,
maintaining a positive rapport and good communication with the clients therapists and doctors.
24 Hour HomeCare, Encino, CA
Caregiver June 2011-December 2011
Tending to the needs of an 80 year old female client with history of stroke and vascular
dementia. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing a safe environment, medication
reminders, helping client with ADLs, transporting client to and from doctor’s appointments and
ensuring that the client’s nutritional needs have been met.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
 Michael D. Antonovich RN Student Scholarship, 2009
 Maude- Robinson Scholarship, Spring/Fall 2009-2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 2010-2011: Sunday school teacher at the North Hollywood First Christian Church, Studio City,
CA
 2010: 1st and 2nd
grade Vacation Bible Camp Teacher at NHFCC, Studio City, CA
Taught a fun and educational week long summer program at the First Christian Church in Studio
City, CA
 2011: CVS Health Fair, El Monte
 2013 and 2014: Volunteering as a blood drive coordinator
 2016: Poll- worker California Primary Election; Poll-worker for 2016 Presidential Election
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST