Michelle D.

Splaver, RN
3472 N. Richland Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (480) 274 9473
E-mail: mdsplaver@gmail.com

Registered Nurse Objective

Eager graduate nurse seeking a pediatric nursing position in a hospital where integrity,
cultural diversity, and patient advocacy are the core values of their foundation.

Education
University of Arizona, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (December 2015)
3.901 Cumulative GPA, 4.0 College of Nursing GPA

Skills

Maintain integrity in challenging situations, detail oriented and work effectively within a
team
Trained and competent in both CERNER and EPIC documentation technologies
Innate leadership attributes and effective delegation capabilities
Strong initiative skills and clear, effective communication techniques
Exhibit exceptional nursing skills including but not limited to: clinical skills,
documentation, medication administration, cultural competency, patient advocacy,
bedside manner, health promotion/maintenance and infection control

Certifications and Awards

Basic Life Support (December 2013)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (November 2015)
Institute for Healthcare Improved Certified (October 2015 23.5 hours)
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Certified (November 2015 7 hours)

Student Clinical Experience

University of Arizona, College of Nursing:

Tucson medical Center

270 hours

Carondelet St. Josephs

Hospital
Tucson Medical Center

Pediatric Intensive Care

Unit
Adult Intensive Care
Rotation
Psychiatric Care Rotation

Tucson Medical Center

Obstetrics Rotation

90 hours

Tucson Medical Center

Adult Medical/Surgical
Rotation

135 hours

240 hours
90 hours

Banner University Medical

Center
Park Avenue Rehabilitation
Center

Pediatrics Rotation

135 hours

Long-Term Care Rotation

135 hours

Preceptorship: 270 hour preceptorship in the 15 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at
Tucson Medical Center. Independently delivered quality, oriented and individualized care
while maintaining full responsibility of one or two patients.

Volunteer Nursing Experience

Nurse Assistant Work the World (September 2013 December 2013)

500 hours

Hospital Lagomaggiore and Hospital Pediatrico Notti (Mendoza, Argentina)

Administered culturally competent care to patients in the units of labor and delivery,
neonatal intensive care, and pediatric emergency

HIV/AIDS Educator Support for International Change (May 2012 August 2012) 550 hours

Gichameda Village (Tanzania, Africa)

Facilitated lesson plans on HIV/AIDS to children, adolescent and adult populations while
consulting and implementing best practice initiatives to screen over 7,000 individuals for
HIV

Work Experience
Waitress (November 2013 Present)
BJs Restaurant and Brewery (Tucson, AZ)

Upheld a strong customer service presence while effectively managing numerous requests
from customers, mentored/trained new employees to succeed in a unique company
environment, and utilized skills in conflict management to provide a positive atmosphere for
all guests
Nanny (August 2011 December 2014)
Household Residence (Tucson, AZ)

Responsible care for two children aged four and nine, often staying overnight to ensure their
safety. Maintained flexibility and adapted quickly to schedule changes
Assistant Track and Field Coach (January 2013 May 2013)
Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucson, AZ)

Taught effective techniques to improve long distance running and provided a safe
environment for students to excel with their passions while building community with one
another

Memberships, Honors and Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Mu Chapter

Honor Society of Nursing Member Minimum 3.5 GPA required Inducted April 19, 2015

Golden Key International Honors Society

Honor Society Member Top 15% of class Inducted November 14, 2012

Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Epsilon Chapter

Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship
Received all four years (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) at the University of Arizona