Gianna DeCero

Gilbert, AZ | 1(815).280.8433 | gdecero@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION
University of Arizona Gilbert, AZ Aug 2017- ongoing
Major in Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Integrative Health
Minor in Care, Health and Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.65
University of Bristol Bristol, England January 2020- March 2020
Study Abroad Experience
Satisfactory Completion

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Organization | Time-Management | Accountable | Hardworking | Dependable | Eager to Learn | Integrative Health |
Interpersonal Communication | Full & Focused Physical Assessments | Nursing Informatics | Patient Education | IV
Insertion | IV Pump Programming | Medication Administration via PO, IM, IV, SQ, NGT | BLS/CPR Certified

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pediatrics Rotation | Thunderbird Medical Center January 21, 2021- January 28, 2021
 Completed full and focused child physical assessments and obtained vitals during cluster care
 Administered medications
 Assisted in nasogastric tube feedings for babies in the NICU
Medical Surgical Rotation | Banner University Medical Center January 29, 2021- February 26, 2021
 Administered PO, IV, SQ, and IM medications and conducted adult focused and full physical assessments
 Performed wound assessment and assisted in complex wound care
 Collaborated with physicians and charge nurse to formulate plans for effective care
OB/GYN Rotation | Banner Gateway Medical Center March 19, 2021- April 2, 2021
 Administered medications, including newborn vaccinations
 Completed newborn assessments, fetal heart monitoring, and mother/baby assessments before delivery and
postpartum
 Provided discharge patient education in postpartum regarding follow-up physician appointments, feeding
techniques, and safe baby sleeping guidelines
Critical Care Rotation | Banner Baywood Medical Center June 1, 2021- June 29, 2021
 Performed NHIS scale throughout shift on patients in Neuro PCU
 Assisted in caring for patients with COVID on hospital’s COVID unit
 Evaluated cardiac monitor strips with other nurses
 Facilitated quality patient care with other nurses by conducting focused physical assessments, administration of IV
medications, and coordinating with physicians in numerous specialties to offer the most comprehensive care
Psych Rotation | Behavioral Health Hospital- Scottsdale July 12, 2021- August 9,
2021
 Assisted in daily mental health assessments to determine safety of patient and others around them
 Formulated comprehensive care plan for one patient on the unit

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ Aug 2019- Dec 2019
 Helped organize games and activities for youth with cancer and their families
 Provided emotional support when needed to children and their families
 Constructed a caring, understanding, and loving atmosphere with my fellow volunteers
COVID-19 Vaccination POD Volunteer | Phoenix, AZ February 2021- April 2021
 Obtained patient information, allergy history, and administered COVID-19 vaccinations
 Observed individuals after vaccination to ensure no adverse reactions occurred

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Member of Blue-Chip Leadership Program | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ Aug 2017- May 2018
 Volunteered throughout Tucson to positively impact community
 Developed and utilized leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
 Learned how to be an effective leader and complete tasks in an organized and productive way
 Assessed 5 strengths and worked on improving those, as well as addressing weaknesses and turning those into
strengths

WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager, Front Desk and Swim Instructor | DeMont Family Swim School | Tucson, AZ Oct 2016- July 2020
 Teaches children ages 2 months-13 years old how to swim and be safe in water
 Requires CPR/ First Aid/ Lifeguard certification
 Manages a team of instructors to ensure the curriculum is taught effectively and the facility is kept presentable
 Responsible for safety of all staff and students
 Utilizes effective communication while speaking with staff and customers, oversees customer transactions, and
balances the till after shift is over

AWARDS
Wildcat Excellence Scholarship | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ Aug 2017- present
 Awarded because of academic excellence throughout high school career
 Will be awarded each year for 4 years
National Society of Collegiate Scholars | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ March 2018- present
 Inducted into NSCS for a GPA over 3.5 and for exemplifying impressive skills in leadership
College of Nursing Academic Distinction | University of Arizona | Gilbert, AZ September 2021
 Awarded for superior academic distinction during the 2020-2021 academic school year