Desirae Pardo is a nursing student at Marymount University studying for her BSN with an anticipated graduation in May 2016. She has clinical experience in labor and delivery at Virginia Hospital Center and in pediatric and women's health care in Nicaragua. Pardo has held leadership roles as President of the Student Nurses Association and has over 300 hours of hospital volunteer experience. She is detail-oriented with strong communication and clinical decision making skills and advocates for patient-centered care.

1. Desirae Pardo
450 Wildwood Road 201-970-3546
Northvale, NJ 07647 desirae.pardo12@yahoo.com
Areas of Proficiency
§ Strong leadership and communication skills
§ Detail oriented and responsible clinical decision making skills
§ Advocate for patient centered care
Education
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing August 2011-Present
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
Anticipated Graduation: May 2016
Clinical Experience
Virginia Hospital Center February-May 2016
Labor & Delivery
§ Completion of 96-hour senior practicum under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
§ Further expertise gained in IV and Foley catheter insertion, documentation & therapeutic
communication
§ Assistance during Cesarean and vaginal deliveries
Global Service Learning August 2015
Limón, Nicaragua
§ Travelled with Marymount students and faculty in partnership with the Foundation of International
Medical Relief of Children
§ Observation and assistance with pediatric and women’s health care in clinical and rural setting
§ Community teaching sessions regarding prenatal care, water filtration, CPR and more
Broadway Pediatric Associates May-August 2014
Westwood, NJ
Student Nurse Extern
§ Achieved 108 hours of service and observation
§ Observation of patient care and procedures while shadowing Pediatricians, Registered Nurses and
Medical Assistants
Leadership and Extracurricular Activities
Student Nurses Association
Marymount University
President August 2014-May 2016
§ Uphold and enforce the constitution while serving as a leader and official spokesperson to the
University on behalf of SNA
§ Plan the agenda for SNA meetings, attend lectures, seminars and workshops hosted by the association.
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center October 2008-April 2012
Englewood, NJ
Volunteer Services
§ Over three hundred hours of service assisting in all areas of the hospital.
Senior Service Extern June 2011
§ Achieved 120 hours of externship experience related to daily nursing responsibilities.
§ Shadowing and observation of various medical procedures and patient care within the Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit.

2. Employment Experience
Marymount University September 2014-Present
Rose Benté Lee Center, Arlington VA
Office Assistant
§ Clerical duties and coordination of scheduling between multiple clients for use of facility spaces.
§ Student Employee of the Month Nominee, April 2015
Private Child Care January 2008-Present
Demarest, Norwood and Northvale, NJ and Arlington, VA
§ Promote a positive environment while maintaining safety and management of children
Private Home Health Aide July-August 2014
Old Tappan, NJ
§ Assistance with ADL’S and light medical related tasks to one elderly patient.
Ramapo Country Day Camp June-August 2013, 2012
Airmont, NY
Group Counselor and Bus Supervisor
§ Transportation of group to and from multiple activities; open communication between necessary
parties
§ Poolside safety and instructional assistance
§ Utilization of teamwork in challenging situations; Promote respect towards superiors and peers
Certifications and Awards
American Heart Association November 2012-Present
CPR and AED Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers Program
Marymount University
Malek School of Health Professions
Dean’s List Fall 2014, Spring 2015