Camala Sowell
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated senior nursing student anticipating graduation in March 2026, with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience. Seeking a new graduate registered nursing position, with a strong commitment to patient safety. Proficient in multiple hospital departments, including perioperative and acute care, with a strong work ethic that drives excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Peri-Op Transport
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
Vancouver, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure safe patient transport pre- and post-surgery
- Perform EKGs
- 400 NE Mother Joseph PL Vancouver, WA 360-514-5000
- Current Manager- Emily Gilmore
Surgical Support Aide - OR
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
Vancouver, WA
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted with OR turnover, including opening sterile supplies and equipment setup
- Assisted with patient positioning.
- 400 NE Mother Joseph PL Vancouver, WA 360-514-5000
Patient Team Support - Access Center
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
Vancouver, WA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinated relief for telesitter and 1:1 CNAs hospital-wide
- CNA support across various departments
- 400 NE Mother Joseph PL Vancouver, WA 360-514-5000
CNA Tower 7 Surgical
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
Vancouver, WA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted RNs in comprehensive patient care within CNA scope
- Monitored and documented vital signs, input/output.
- Supported patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- 400 NE Mother Joseph PL Vancouver, WA 360-514-5000
CNA 2 Acute Care Unit
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Lebanon, OR
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided patient care in Acute Care/Med-Surg unit
- Participated in code team responses
- 5225 N Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355 541-2582101
CNA/CAP 2 NICU, L&D, Mother Baby
St. Luke's Medical Center
Meridian, ID
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Supported multiple units, including NICU, Labor and Delivery, and Mother-Baby
- Served as unit clerk, managing patient information and scheduling
- Functioned as Birth Certificate Clerk and precepted new unit clerking staff
- 520 Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642 208-706-5000
CNA - Clinical Support Unit
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided flexible CNA support across various hospital units
- Precepted new employees
- 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise ID 83706 208-3672121
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA03-2026
Skills
- Patient care and transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- OR preparation and turnover
- Inpatient bed coordination
- Adaptability in various healthcare settings
Clinical rotations with Lower Columbia College Nursing Program
- Centralia Providence Hospital preceptorship Family Birth: Current-132 hrs. (anticipated)
- Woodland Care Center: 40h
- Frontier Rehabilitation and extended care:60 hrs
- PeaceHealth St. Johns Hospital: Medical/Surgical/Cardiology: 108 hrs
- Family Birth: 16 hrs.
- Peri-operative: 18hrs
- PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital: Medical Surgical: 60 hrs, ICU: 9hrs
- Skills and simulation: 75 hrs
- During clinicals, I participated with the healthcare team to learn to provide safe patient care, including head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, and the implementation of care plans.
Accomplishments
- Member of Zeta Sigma Honor Society
- Recipient of the Diamond Award at Peacehealth 11/2025
Certification
- Washington State CNA License #NC60775848
- Current BLS Certification
- LPN license # LP70025077
Timeline
CNA - Peri-Op Transport
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Surgical Support Aide - OR
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
Patient Team Support - Access Center
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
CNA Tower 7 Surgical
PeaceHealth Southwest Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
CNA 2 Acute Care Unit
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2017
CNA/CAP 2 NICU, L&D, Mother Baby
St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2016
CNA - Clinical Support Unit
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lower Columbia College