SYDNEY CARSKADON

sydneycarskadon@gmail.com | (503) 575-6226

EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Tucson, Arizona
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (December 2023 Graduation)
 Dean’s List, Academic Distinction

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse
 Preceptorship at St. Mary’s Hospital (Fall 2023) - 180 hours
o Telemetry Unit: Measured and monitored vitals, analyzed cardiac rhythms, administered medications,
and collaborated with the care team while caring for cardiac patients.
 Population Health Rotation (Fall 2023) – 75 hours
o Assessed community health needs, developed and implemented a health promotion program, and
conducted health education within the local population.
 Intensive Care Rotation at Banner University Medical Center (Spring 2023) – 270 hours
o Cardiac ICU, Neuroscience ICU: Monitored critically ill patients, administered specialized treatments,
assisted with life support equipment, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide intensive
care.
o Emergency Department: Triaged patients, assessed patients rapidly, administered emergency
interventions, and assisted in stabilizing patients experiencing acute injuries or illnesses.
 Psychiatric Rotation at Sierra Tucson Adult Residential Treatment Facility (Spring 2023) – 75 hours
o Assisted in assessing and supporting patients with mental health disorders, observed therapy sessions,
and promoted emotional and psychological health.
 Medical-Surgical Rotation at Northwest Hospital (Fall 2022) – 135 hours
o General Medical-Surgical, Wound Care: Provided comprehensive care to patients recovering from a
variety of medical and surgical conditions, administered medications, monitored vitals, assisted in wound
treatments, and educated patients.
o Operating Room: assisted in preparing the OR for surgery, observed sterile technique, monitored vital
signs throughout procedures to ensure safe operations.
 Obstetrics Rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Fall 2022) – 75 hours
o L&D and Postpartum Unit, OB/GYN Clinic: Monitored fetal and maternal well-being, assisted with
deliveries, observed cesarian sections, offered emotional support to patients and their families
throughout the labor process, observed gynecological exams, and educated patients on reproductive
and women’s health topics.
 Pediatric Rotation at Banner University Medical Center (Fall 2022) – 135 hours
o Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit: Monitored vital signs, assisted with
administering specialized treatments, supported patients and families during hospitalization, and
coordinated with care teams.
 Long-Term Care Rotation at Life Care Center of Tucson (Spring 2022) – 112 hours
o Assisted in bathing, distributed meals, gathered and assessed vital signs, aided in transferring patients,
and collaborating with other members of the care team including nutrition and rehabilitation.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
 American Red Cross Basic Life Support Certification (expires 11/23)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marquis Assisted Living, Wilsonville, OR (2020)
Caregiver
 Provided meals, cleaned clothing and linens, took vitals, attached prosthetics, and transferred residents.
 Completed tasks such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags, assisting in bathing, bathroom relief, and
rehabilitation.
 Assisted in training new employees.
 Provided care in a facility with over 70 patients while reserving patient dignity and minimizing discomfort while
carrying out duties.

VOLUNTEER WORK
 University of Arizona Vaccination Clinic (2021)
o Greeted and directed patients through stations, screened patients before and after receiving vaccination,
maintained a clean and safe environment for both patients and volunteers.
 Service for Sight (2020 - Present)
o Participated in various fundraising activities to support five schools founded for the blind and visually
impaired across the country.
 Legacy Meridian Hospital (2020)
o Made rounds to inpatient nursing units dispersing hospitality items such as ear plugs, eye masks, pen
and paper, coloring sheets, and crossword puzzles to patients.
 Wilsonville Community Food Bank (2016 - 2021)
o Assisted community members in attaining groceries and toiletry supplies while ensuring shelves were
stocked and products were within use-by dates.