A MY HIG GS

Amyhiggs101@gmail.com | | Tucson, AZ

Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, University of Arizona
Integrative Health Emphasis

Graduation date: August 2022

Medical Assistant Certificate, Pima Community College
Graduation date: August 2020
Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona
Dietetics Emphasis

Graduation date: May 2018

Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
CPR/First Aid – American Heart Association
Experience
Banner Desert Medical Center
Nurse Extern, May 2022 - Present
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, perform patient assessments, nursing clinical skills, use nursing knowledge and judgement to help plan patient care,
update patient charts, and delegate tasks to appropriate assistive personnel.
Outback Steakhouse
Server, July 2016 – May 2022
Experience with conflict resolution, point of sale, provided service to guests to ensure customer loyalty, bank management at end of shift, handling multiple positions
during peak hours, and team interactions.
Ironwood Dermatology
Medical Assistant, August 2020 – May 2021
Assisted with sterile procedures and surgeries, administered injections and local anesthetics, point of contact for the physician, documented office visits with each
patient, scheduled and followed up with patients, provided biopsy results and provider-recommended treatment procedures, removed sutures and provided surgical
aftercare, provided patient education on caring for skin and other dermatological conditions, and acquired prior authorizations from insurance and pharmacological
companies.

Clinical Experience
Level 1 May 2021-August 2021 | 112.5 hours
- Lauren’s Institute for Education, Gilbert, AZ
- Encompass Health, Mesa, AZ
- Desert Mission Food Bank, Phoenix, AZ
Level 2 August 2021-December 2021 | 112 hours
- Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ: Pediatrics
- Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ: OB/GYN
- Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ: Medical Surgical
Level 3 January 2022-May 2022 | 100 hours
- Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ: Critical Care
- St. Luke’s Behavioral Health, Phoenix, AZ: Psychiatric Inpatient
Level 4 May 2022-August 2022 | 315 hours
- Community Health, Mesa, AZ
- Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ: Neurological Progressive Care Unit

Awards and Acknowledgements

Dean’s List with Distinction, University of Arizona Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Skills Summary
Physical assessment and vital signs
Medication administration
Patient safety and infection control
Knowledge of nursing assessment and treatment planning
Electronic health record documentation