Joanna Tomas

811 E Wetmore Rd Tucson, AZ 85719  (928) 550-8185  joannatomas@email.arizona.edu

Education

 University of Arizona, Honors College

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Psychology Minor | Expected Graduation: May 2019 | GPA: 3.657

Clinical Experience
Pima County Health Department Tucson, AZ | Feb. 2019 – Apr. 2019 75 hours
 Accompanied public health nurses in home visits to primarily low-income immigrant and refugee populations
 Assessed an assigned census tract to determine health problems within the community
 Developed a health teaching project within the community to improve population health

Senior Preceptorship at Emergency Department, Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Jan. – Feb. 2019 188 hours
 Gained experience in the triage, floor, psychiatric, and trauma ED settings
 Managed the complete care of four to five patients at a time
 Enhanced leadership skills through delegation and communication with physicians

Intensive Care, Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Sep. 2018 – Nov. 2018 270 hours
 Assisted with the use of hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring systems, mechanical ventilators, ventriculostomy tubes,
chest tubes, and ventricular assist devices
 Assessed condition of patients and detected changes in condition
 Discussed illnesses and treatments with patients and family members using appropriate therapeutic communication

Psychiatric Mental Health, Palo Verde Behavioral Health Center | Sep. 2018 – Nov. 2018 75 hours
 Observed group therapy sessions and participated in art therapy with the patients
 Communicated with the patients in a therapeutic manner and provided empathetic listening
 Integrated evidence-based research into a potential intervention for a patient

Labor and Delivery, St. Joseph’s Hospital Tucson | Mar. 2018 – Apr. 2018 75 hours
 Educated parents about medications, safety, proper nutrition, and vaccination schedules for their newborn
 Performed head to toe maternal and newborn assessments
 Assessed the labor progress and assisted with the labor process by participating in the nursing care of patients with cesarean
and vaginal births

Pediatric Health, Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Feb. 2018 – Mar. 2018 135 hours
 Assisted with vital signs and performed thorough assessments
 Administered vaccinations and oral, IV piggyback, and injection medications
 Managed the care of three to five patients while on the PICU, oncology, general pediatric unit, and pediatric emergency
department

Medical-Surgical, Tucson Medical Center | Jan. 2018 – Feb. 2018 135 hours
 Provided care for patients post-orthopedic and post-bariatric surgery
 Aided in wound care, NG and OG tube care, and medication administration

Long-Term Care, Southern Arizona VA Health Center | Sep. 2018 – Nov. 2018 112 hours
 Assisted patients with activities of daily living
 Collaborated with nursing assistants to provide quality care for the patients

Employment
Peer Advisor at New Start Summer Program, University of Arizona | June 2018 – Aug. 2018
 Implemented lesson plans and led a leadership discussion section for approximately 20 incoming freshmen
Chemistry Tutor, University of Arizona College of Nursing | Jan. 2018 – Mar. 2018
 Held 3-hour tutor sessions for Pre-Nursing Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence (ANIE) students registered in CHEM101A
and CHEM101B

Tutor at SALT Center, University of Arizona | Aug. 2017 – Nov. 2017

 Tutored students with various learning disabilities on an individual basis on several general education science courses

Peer Advisor at Pathways to Academic Student Success, University of Arizona | Jan. 2017 – May 2017
 Facilitated workshops and one on one meetings for students who are on academic probation

Team Member at The Scoop, University of Arizona Student Unions | Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2016
 Gained customer service, time management, and teambuilding skills as a cashier and barista

Awards
 Honorable Mention, First Level Honors Awarded | Spring 2017
 Dean’s List with Distinction, Academic Year Highest Academic Distinction | Spring 2016

Professional Nursing Organizations

 Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | 2019 – Present
 Member, University of Arizona Pre-Professional Achievements in Nursing | Aug. 2015 – May 2017

Research
 University of Arizona Honors College Thesis: Best Practice Recommendations in Combating Compassion Fatigue in Oncology
Nursing

Certifications
 Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association | Expiration Date: May 2019
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association | Expiration Date: March 2021
 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety

Extracurricular Activities & Volunteer Work

Participant, UA Alternative Spring Break, San Francisco | Mar. 2016 & San Diego Mar. 2017
 San Francisco: Volunteered at SF AIDS Foundation, SF-Marin Food Bank, and Project Open Hand
 San Diego: Volunteered with anti-human trafficking organization Border Angels

Intern, University of Arizona Campus Pantry | Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2016

 Assisted with food distributions and community outreach to aid students and faculty suffering from food insecurity

Preceptor, Chemistry 101a | Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2016

 Tutored students during lecture and personal office hours and created exam review worksheets for exam practice

Volunteer, Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation | Apr. 2016 – Aug. 2016

 Packed safe sex kits in order to promote safe sex and educate others about AIDS

Co-Chair of Service Committee, University of Arizona Rotaract | Dec. 2015 – May 2016
 Closely affiliated with Tucson Rotaract, attended and promoted service projects at Banner UMC-Tucson, sponsored the
Shelter Box Project, and head organizer for Relay for Life