Alyssa N.

Benefield
(520)XXX-XXXX
AlyssaBenefield@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Expected Graduation May 2020
The University of Arizona, College of Nursing Tucson, Arizona
● Major: Nursing
● GPA: 3.66/4.0
● Honors: Arizona Excellence Scholarship Award, Silver and Sage Award, National Honors Society of Collegiate
Scholars, Recognition of Academic Distinction, and Lee Lorraine Award
● Certifications: ACLS, BLS, Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition, UA Student Nurses Peer Mentorship
Program, Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety, Disabilities Interprofessional Exercise, and Interprofessional for
Patient Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence (ANIE) Program Tucson, Arizona
Second Year Member August 2018- Present
● Participates in monthly workshops in addition to an 8-week summer intensive program focused on integrative
practice and culture/diversity competency
● Conducted research on seniors thriving in long-term-care
● Pharmacology camp for middle school children

Clinicals Tucson, Arizona

Student Nurse – 1,247 hours August 2018-Present
● Clinical experience in long-term care for veterans, med-surg, OB/GYN, labor and delivery, intensive care unit,
psychiatric nursing care, and community health.
● Performed various tasks, used therapeutic communication, and used charting systems such as EPIC and Cerner for
documentation
● learned how to communicate with several members of the medical team effectively.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Pharmacology Camp, University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Teacher June 2019
● Taught 20 children how to record and collect vital signs and how to swaddle infants
● Explained the dangers of misused opioids and explained the opioid crisis
● Educated them on the administration of Narcan and possible side effects
Tucson, Arizona
Head Fitness Trainer at Crossfit Tucson May 2016- January 2019
● Oversaw a total 4 fitness programs and wrote fitness plans for various people.
● Fitness plans included a healthy diet and practices, as well as a monthly workout plan.
● Promoted health of the mind, body, and spirit through various exercises and diet.

CHARACTERISTICS, SKILLS & INTERESTS

● Characteristics: Nurturing, effective communicator, team player, inclusive, compassionate, humble, respectful,
truthful, friendly, calming, dedicated, community-oriented, loyal, fast learner, flexible, culturally-competent, and
supportive.

● Nursing Skills: BLS, ACLS, 2nd level Clinical Skill Proficiency, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Proficient,
Administration of enteral and parenteral medications, Mixing IV secondary infusion, Oxygen administration, G-
Tube/Dobhoff, Start a peripheral I.V., Obtain blood peripherally, I.V. pump, finger sticks for blood glucose, dressing
changes, Foley insertion, TEDS/SCD, patient safety, patient advocacy, patient education, critical thinking, flushing
drainage tubes, transfers, newborn VS & I&O, staple and suture removal, maternal and neonatal assessments.

● Interests: Bodybuilding, woman’s health, neonate care, holistic care, self-care promotion/modalities, avoiding
“never” events, nutrition, and diet.