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.