SOMER OPSTAD
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate New Graduate Nurse with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Pima Community College. Experienced in delivering patient-centered care through clinical rotations and hands-on training. Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities foster a commitment to safe, high-quality care. Seeking a New Graduate Nurse position to contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
Tucson, USA
07.2017 - 08.2024
- Provided wound care and performed suture removal, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Recorded vital signs and assisted with minor procedures, enhancing patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to achieve patient care goals, demonstrating attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Managed patient communications, physician messages, and pharmacy requests, streamlining clinic operations and improving patient experience.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Patient assessments and monitoring
- Medication administration (oral, IV, IM)
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Foley catheter management
- EMR proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical decision-making
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education
- Strong communication
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Licensure pending
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/01/24
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Pima Medical Institute, 05/01/17
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
07.2017 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)
Pima Community College