Yingqi Zhang is a registered nurse seeking new opportunities in acute care settings to enhance her skills in patient assessment, delegation, and interprofessional communication. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMass Boston and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UMass Amherst. Zhang has over 1,000 clinical hours of experience in medical-surgical, emergency department, maternity, mental health, and outpatient settings. She is bilingual in Mandarin and Cantonese and holds certifications in CPR and as a certified nursing assistant.
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YINGQI ZHANG
Address: 45 Sterling St, Quincy, MA 02171Phone: (857) 234-9182 Email:yingqizhang729@gmail.com
Clinical Objectives
A self-motivated and compassionate nurse seeking to enhance my skills in patient assessment,delegation of
care, and interprofessional communication. Seeking an opportunity to practice and develop the advanced
nursing skills expected of a baccalaureate prepared nurse in an acute care setting.
EDUCATION
University ofMassachusetts,Boston, MA Dec. 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GPA: 3.3/4.0
Scholarship Award: Mass GeneralHospital The Gil Minor Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship
University ofMassachusetts,Amherst,MA May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GPA: 3.8/4.0 in Commonwealth Honors College
CLINICAL EXPERIEN CE
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Senior Practicum, Emergency Department (168 Hours) Fall 2016
Boston Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Nursing, Orthopedic Floor (80 Hours) Spring 2016
Harbor Health Services,Community Nursing, Adult Medicine Outpatient (80 Hours) Spring 2016
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston,Maternity Nursing, Postpartum (80 Hours) Fall 2015
VA Medical Center-Brockton,MentalHealth Nursing, Detox Unit (80 Hours) Fall 2015
Massachusetts General Hospital,Med-Surg Nursing, Orthopedic and Urology (160 Hours) Spring 2015
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital,Fundamentals of Nursing, Spinal Cord Injury (80 Hours) Fall 2014
PRECEPTORSHIP
Student Nurse Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center,Boston, MA Emergency Department
• Provided urgent care in a 27-bed emergency department
• Performed competency based clinical practice with a qualified RN preceptor
• Assessed patients based on presenting symptoms, documented chief complaints and analyzed lab results
• Administered medications: oral, intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous
• Conducted ear irrigations, phlebotomy, foley catheter insertion and 12-leads EKGs
• Provided discharge teaching and follow-up instructions to patients and families
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Certified Nurse Assistant,American Red Cross, Massachusetts,valid through March 2017
• CPR:BLS, American Heart Association, valid through June 2017
• Language: fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
• Computer: Epic, PowerChart,Meditech
WORK EXPERIENCE
Patient Care Associate (PCA) July 2015-Present
Massachusetts General Hospital,Boston, MA Ellison 10 Cardiac Step-down Unit
• Provide routine bedside care on a 36-bed inpatient unit
• Collect venous blood gas sample, blood specimen and cultures through veniputure
• Perform surgical preparations for coronary bypass and coronary artery bypass grafting
• Knowledgeable and experienced with cardiac patient population
• Aid in providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience
• Involve as member of the multidisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit needs
• Participate in emergencies situations under the direction of registered nurses and medical care team
• Demonstrates strong time management and communication skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sept. 2014 - Present
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital,Cambridge MA Oncology Unit
• Adapt standard ADL care to the unique needs of each patient, within the plan of care established by the
nurse
• Answer call lights and respond to patient requests promptly
• Measure and record non-invasive vital signs and patient weights
• Perform simple dressing changes on patients
• Collect and record intake/output and blood glucose, and conduct guaiac check
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Medical Assistant Oct. 2014- Dec. 2016
University Health Services,Boston, MA Department of General Medicine
• Documented chief complaint, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and health history in the electronic
health record and gave report to providers
• Performed eye examination using Snellen chart and administered nebulizer treatment
• Ran immunization clinic independently and administered HepB, varicella, MMR, influenza, HPV vaccines
as well as Tuberculosis Mantoux skin test
• Acted as a receptionist including registration of patients, scheduling of patients and patient checkout
• Assisted registered nurse with inventory, ordering and stocking of supplies
Student Nurse Technician (VALOR) June 2016-August 2016
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital,Bedford,MA Long-termCare Unit
• Provided routine bedside care on a 20-bed unit in long-term care facility
• Provided care for veterans with psychiatric and medical conditions
• Performed sterile foley catheter insertion, wound care and dressing changes
• Conducted monthly skin checks,fall risk and smoking assessments
• Attended nursing-focused clinical conferences and didactic course work
• Presented fall simulation training to VALOR program director and VA president
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton,MA June 2012- August 2012
• Assisted Surgical Day Care and Endoscopy Departments
• Stocked supplies and cleared up rooms for patients
• Answered phone calls and organized patient chart
• Prepared food for patients and discharged patients by wheelchair
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
University of Massachusetts Boston Student Nurses Association, 2015-2017
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Technician
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston,MA June 2013-July 2014
• Worked in Dr. David E. Fisher’s laboratory conducting melanoma research at The Cutaneous Biology
Research Center
• Processed primary melanocyte cultures from neonatal foreskins and pig skin using proper aseptic technique
• Performed histology experiments to find the optimal pig skin reservation condition
• Prepared tissue culture media and stocked various laboratory supplies
• Drew blood, tailing and treatment of mice using animal handling techniques
• Performed PCR reactions to determine the genotypes of mice
• Bred multiple strains of mice for different research studies
Research Assistant
University ofMassachusetts, Amherst,MA Sept. 2011-May 2013
• Performed research experiments in Dr. Peter Chien’s research laboratory. The studies examined Protein
Degradation and Unfolding and Protein Quality Control.
• Investigated the proteolytic activity between Response Regulators of Caulobacter crescentus and AAA+
ATP Dependent Protease.
• Focused on understanding common features of response regulators in different pathways.
References available upon request.