Cara Engstrom

caraengstrom11@gmail.com | Cell: (623) 432-2485 | linkedin.com/in/cara-engstrom

EDUCATION
University of Arizona, College of Nursing Gilbert, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Integrative Health Expected Aug ‘23
● Awards: Dean’s List
University of Arizona, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Health Systems Theory & Practice May ‘22
● Honors: Magna Cum Laude
● Awards: Dean’s List with Distinction, Academic Year Academic Distinction

EXPERIENCE
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Observation Unit Gilbert, AZ
Nursing Student Preceptorship June ‘23
● Transition to practice nursing program (120 hours)
○ 1:1 student to preceptorship experience, provided total care for +3 patients during shifts
Clinical Experience, University of Arizona College of Nursing Across AZ
Nursing Student Rotations
● Obstetric, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (32 hours) Sept ‘22
o Labor & Delivery & Post-Partum units
o Skills: Assessment/Vitals (Neonate & Maternal), Medication Administration (PO, IM,
SQ, IV, Ophthalmic, Enteral, & Topical), Suctioning (Neonate), Fetal Monitoring, SBAR
to Interprofessional team, Documentation, etc.
● Critical Care, HonorHealth Shea Medical Center (60 hours) Feb-Mar ‘23
o Bone Marrow Transplant & Intensive Care Unit
o Skills: IV starts/site care, Medication Administration (PO, IM, SQ, IV, Ophthalmic,
Enteral, & Topical), Assessing/Flushing Arterial/Central lines, SBAR to Interprofessional
team, Documentation, TPN/PPN, Fluid/Electrolyte Management, Sterile/Clean Dressings
care/changes, etc.
● Pediatric, Banner Children’s at Desert (36 hours) Sept ‘22
○ Pediatric Intensive Care Unit & Pediatric Emergency Dept.
○ Skills: Assessment/Vital Signs (pediatrics), Suctioning (pediatrics), Medication
Administration (PO, IM, SQ, IV, Ophthalmic, Enteral, & Topical), SBAR to
Interprofessional team, Documentation, etc.
● Medical/Surgical, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center (60 hours) Oct ‘22
o Telemetry, Observation, & Orthopedics units
o Skills: IV starts/site care, Blood Administration, I&Os, Oxygenation, Catheter care,
Ostomy care, Drainage care, Tracheostomy care, TPN/PPN, Fluid/Electrolyte
Management, Sterile/Clean Dressings care/changes, Seizure/Stroke Precautions and
Management, SBAR to Interprofessional team, Documentation, Delegation, etc.
● Hospice, Solace Hospice AZ (16 hours) Mar ‘23
● Psych, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (40 hours) Mar-Apr ‘23
○ Adult & Pediatric units
● Long Term Care, Alta Mesa Health & Rehabilitation Center (48 hours) Jun-July ‘22
● Well Adult, HonorHealth Desert Mission (65.5 hours) July ‘22
● Well Child, Lauren’s Institute for Education (23 hours) Jun ‘22
● Simulation Labs, University of Arizona (385+ hours) May ‘22-Aug ‘23
CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support (AHA), HIPAA Annual Certification, Basic Certificate in
Quality & Safety (IHI Open School), Introduction to Interprofessionalism, & Bloodborne Pathogens &
Universal Precautions (OSHA Compliant)

ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Banner University Medical Center, Emergency Department (Adult & Pediatric) Tucson, AZ
Research Associate Jun-Aug ‘21
● Worked with attending physicians to screen ER patients for inclusion in clinical trials
● Provided staff and patient/family education on clinical trials for pediatric/adult patient
populations
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Oncology unit, transportation & administration services Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer Jun-July ‘19
● Supervised patients on the Oncology unit
● Escorted patients throughout the hospital
● Provided patient/family education about the online patient portal

VOLUNTEERING AND LEADERSHIP ROLES

Student Nurses Peer Mentorship Program, University of Arizona Gilbert, AZ
Peer Mentor Aug-Dec ‘22
● Mentored 2+ nursing students
Grow 2b Fit, 501© (3) non-profit organization Tucson, AZ
Student Intern Aug-Dec ‘21
● Created and distributed original educational resources related to nutrition, fitness, stress-
reduction, etc., with the primary focus of combating childhood obesity
● Collaborated with other local non-profit organizations and businesses to promote health and
wellness
Pi Beta Phi, AZ Alpha chapter at University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Director of Policy & Prevention Education Jan-Dec ‘20
● Worked under Pi Beta Phi’s Risk Management team to uphold the policies of the chapter and
university amongst the members; assisted in contact-tracing for COVID-19 amongst on-campus
members

WORK HISTORY
Near You Network, University of Arizona Chandler, AZ
Student Assistant May-Aug ‘23
● University promotion, community outreach, content creation, & event planning
Ruffalo Noel Levitz- Engagement Center, University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Engagement Ambassador Mar-Dec ‘21
● Fundraised for on-campus organizations and conducted alumni and parent outreach via phone