JOHNNA M.

CARRIG
11765 W. Hackney Dr. Marana, AZ 85653 (602) 524-2422 johnnacarrig@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking registered nurse position in the Emergency Department at Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) to provide
compassionate nursing care, apply evidence-based knowledge, and utilize my clinical experiences to give outstanding
patient-centered care.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
As a student nurse in the Transition to Practice Emergency Nurse Preceptorship at BUMC, gained invaluable skills and
insight in emergency medicine. Between this preceptorship and my other clinical experiences, planned and provided total
patient care under the supervision of clinical instructors and registered nurses. Using the nursing process, successfully
administered individualized, goal-directed, culturally sensitive care to a wide variety of patients with acute and chronic
illnesses across the lifespan. In all clinical settings, fostered professional relationships with patients and interdisciplinary
team members. Intention is to work in an environment as the ED to utilize exceptional organizational and time
management skills, as well as enthusiasm for learning and helping others.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- College of Nursing
Expected Graduation Date: December 2015 (GPA 3.6)

January 2014- Present

Pima Community College

Associates of Liberal Arts
Institutional Honors: Graduation with Highest Honors (GPA 3.9)

August 2011-December 2013

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
October 2015- Present
Selected as one of three senior nursing students for the Transition to Practice Emergency Nurse Preceptorship
and completed 180 clinical hours and a 1 credit (45 hours) independent study covering ED-specific learning
ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL, Tucson, AZ
January 2015- May 2015
Served as a student nurse in the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Intensive Care, Neurological
Intensive Care, and Step-down Units (270 hours)
Served as a student nurse in Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, and Couplet Care (Mother-Baby) (90 hours)
Collaborated with healthcare team to organize care for critically ill patients during weekly 12-hour shifts
SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HOSPITAL, Tucson, AZ
January 2015- May 2015
Served as a student nurse in the Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Hospice, Psychosocial
Rehabilitation & Recovery Center, and Inpatient Psychiatric Units (90 hours) and further enhanced
therapeutic communication skills
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
August 2014-December 2014
Served as a student nurse in the Operating Room and Adult Medical-Surgical Unit (135 hours)
Performed fundamental technical nursing skills, physical assessments, and documentation in accordance with
professional and facility standards and administered wound care with wound care team
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
August 2014- December 2014
Served as a student nurse in Pediatrics, NICU and PICU, (135 hours)
MANOR CARE HEALTH SERVICES, Tucson, AZ

January 2014- May 2014

Served as a student nurse in a long-term, geriatric care center (135 hours)

Demonstrated appropriate patient/family teaching skills to promote wellness and quality of life.

EXTRACURRICULAR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
May 2015- July 2015
Shadowed a Physicians Assistant in various orthopedic surgeries (30 hours)
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SIGMA THETA TAU- BETA MU CHAPTER, Tucson, AZ
Inducted April 2015
University of Arizona College of Nursing Honor Society. Inductees must be in excellent academic standing
and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.
PHI KAPPA PHI, Tucson, AZ
Inducted March 2015
University of Arizona Academic Honor Society. Inductees must be academically ranked in the top ten percent
of all University of Arizona students.
ALL-ARIZONA ACADEMIC TEAM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, Tucson, AZ
February 2013
Collegiate Academic Team
Two-year tuition waiver awarded to one outstanding student per Pima Community College campus per year to
aid in their transfer to any Arizona University. Applicants must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
ACLS, Tucson, AZ

Exp. Date August 2017

AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR, Tucson, AZ

Certified CPR/ First-Aid/ AED Instructor
Certified Lifeguard Instructor

Exp. Date August 2016

MEMBER OF STUDENT NURSES (SNUA) CLUB, Tucson, AZ

January 2014- Present
University of Arizona
Student advisor for BSN candidates and first-semester BSN students. Participates in volunteer events.
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER, Tucson, AZ
February 2015
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Worked on a team of interdisciplinary students to simulate various patient code situations.
HONORS STUDENT WITH DISTINCTION, Tucson, AZ
December 2013
Pima Community College Honors Program Banquet
Honors Project: Gender Bias in the Medical Field
Chosen as one of the two selected honors students to present at the annual honors banquet.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER, Tucson, AZ
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Volunteer (100 hours)

October 2011- April 2012

MARANA HEALTH CENTER, Marana, AZ

August 2010- May 2011
Community Health Center Internship (300 hours).
Shadowed CNAs, MAs, ADNs, RNs, and MDs in internal medicine, family practice, and pediatrics.
WORK EXPERIENCE
BREAKERS WATER PARK, Marana, AZ
Senior Head Lifeguard

January 2009- Present

Responds quickly and effectively to all emergencies. Collaborates with on-site certified paramedics and
emergency medical technicians to provide care to guests in emergent and critical situations. Responsible for
interviewing and training all lifeguards and head lifeguards. Models leadership, skill proficiency, team work,
and an energetic work attitude to the team.