Maya Desfosses
4 Farmington Drive
Hudson NH 03051
(603) 321-3043
Objective: To apply my education, clinical experience, technical skills, and work ethic toward a capstone position the will further my education and advance my career.
Education:
Rivier University, Nashua NH Expected Graduation May 2016
Bachelor of Science, in Nursing
Rivier University, Nashua NH Expected Graduation May 2015
Associates Degree, in Nursing GPA 3.9
Certification:
Registered Nurse NH/MA Expected June 2015
EKG training March 2014
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) January 2014
Basic life support (BLS) Certification August 2013
Specialized Skills
· Administer IV medication· Medication injections
· Sterile dressing changes
· Apply/ change wound vacs
· Hypoglycemia management
· Insulin administration based on carb count
· Insertion/removal of catheters
· Obtain EKGs
· Correct maintenance of sternal precautions
· Post mortem care
· PICC care / · Nasogastric tube insertion
· Oral Suctioning
· Apply telemetry monitor
· Educate patients on maintenance of Jackson Pratt drains.
· Ambulate and transfer patients with chest tubes
· Assist in management of patients in cardiogenic shock
· DTV prevention and management
· Infection prevention
Related Employment
Catholic Medical Center: Cardiovascular Surgical Unit: LNA, Manchester, NH March 2014-Present
· Responsible for responding efficiently to patient needs and assist in ADLs of critical care patients while maintaining their independence.
· Able to recognize changes in patient’s acuity and alert necessary staff members.
· Transfer and ambulate patients with chest tubes and external pacers.
· Independently apply topical medications and remove discontinued IVs.
Clinical Experience
Southern New Hampshire Medical center, Nashua, NH, Medical Surgical Unit January 2015- May 2015
Lowell General Hospital, Lowell MA, Pediatric Unit October 2014-December 2014
· Operating Room/ PACU observation
Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA, Mother-infant unit September 2014- October 2014
· Labor and Delivery/ Operating Room observation
Concord State Hospital, Concord, NH, Adult Mental Health May 2014-August 2014
Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, Murphy Unit January 2014- Present
· Operating Room/ PACU/ Wound Care team observation
Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, Rehabilitation Unit September-December 2013
Past Employment
Market Basket, Grocer, Londonderry NH, June 2010-January 2015
· Provide excellent customer services by maintaining a professional attitude and patience while answering customer questions.
· Responsible for organizing product isles and storage room, maintaining stocked shelves and, and filling in as cashier or sacker when needed.
· Promoted from cashier to grocer in 2011
Career Development Center, Work Study, Rivier University, Nashua, NH September 2012-2013
· Provide reliable administrative support to entire staff, completing assigned tasks on time and meeting the needs of department by performing miscellaneous administrative tasks, helping to publicize services and programs, and maintaining Center website.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Rivier University Student Nursing Association, Class Officer 2013-2014
Alvirne High School Varsity Basketball, Player/ Captain 2008-2012
· Coach’s Award for 2010, 2012
AAU Northeastern Lady Panthers Basketball, Player 2011
Volunteer:
Hudson Memorial Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 2014-2015
4th grade New England Crusaders Basketball coach 2012
Coach at Hudson Memorial girls’ basketball camp 2009-2011
Scholarships:
Achievement Scholarship of $16,000
· Awarded for above average SAT score
Alvirne High School Scholarship of $6,000
· Awarded for maintaining high academic standing
Jacob Family Trust Scholarship of $2,000
· Awarded to a nursing student in good academic standing who shows dedication to the profession.
Market Basket Scholarship of $1,000
· Awarded for exceptional employees pursuing higher education
References
References are available upon request