Samaria H.

Gregorio
2162 W. Speedway Blvd. #8206. Tucson, AZ 85745 | 520-312-6527
Samaria.gregorio@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, College of Nursing Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduation: May 2020
 Major: Nursing GPA: 3.7 Total Clinical Hours in the BSN: 1,215
 Honors: Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society, Wildcat Excellence Scholarship Award, Silver and Sage
Award, CDH Charitable Foundation Award, Recognized at the College of Nursing Honors Convocation 2018,
University of Arizona’s Dean’s List with Distinction.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence (ANIE) Program Tucson, Arizona
Third Year Member Sep 2017- Present
 Participates in monthly workshops in addition to two, eight-week summer intensive programs focused on
integrative nursing practice, clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical exposure to underserved populations
 Provided care to residents at Hacienda at The River Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
 Spent time with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tohono O’Odom Tribe, Clinica Amistad, St. Elizabeth’s Health Center,
and Banner Trauma ICU
 Acts as a mentor for first and second semester nursing students
 Participated in data collection and analyzation for a research project called The Thrive Index, which was recently
published

Medical-Surgical Preceptorship, Banner-UMC South Campus (~270 hours) Feb-Apr 2020

 Transition into the role of the Registered Nurse
 Will complete three 12-hour shifts per week and an eight hour shadowing experience of a nursing leadership
position
 Completed and received certificate for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement modules
 Clinical skills: Pending

Community Health Rotation, various locations (~90 hours) Jan-Feb 2020

 Spent time with community health nurse providing care to underserved populations
 Assessed a census tract and analyzed needs of the community, performed key informant interviews, data collection,
windshield surveys, and developed teaching plan for members of the community based on common issues reported
 Presented to high school students on the dangers of vaping and E-cigarette use

Intensive Care Clinical Rotation, Banner-UMC (~270 clinical hours) Sep-Dec 2019
 Spent time in various rotations such as the ED, CVICU, Surgical Trauma ICU, bone marrow transplant unit, and
the cancer center
 Clinical skills: Labs from arterial and central lines; IV push medication administration; IVPB; Foley catheter and
straight catheter insertion; IV insertion; GCS assessment; sterile dressing change; clean dressing change; suture
removal; EKG interpretation; ET tube management and suction; enteral feeding administration and management;
implanted port blood draw, access, and de-access; burn management.

Mental Health Clinical Rotation, VA Medical Center (~90 clinical hours) Sep-Dec 2019
 Expanded upon therapeutic communication and establishing professional patient-nurse relationships.
 Clinical skills: vitals; behavioral, safety, and physical assessments; medication administration

Pediatric Clinical Rotation, Banner-University Medical Center (~90 clinical hours) Mar-April 2019
 Assessments in the NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Oncology units. Carried out total patient care on the general
pediatric floor including focused assessments, psychosocial assessments, pain assessments, vitals, intake and
output, and IVPB setup and management.
 Clinical skills: Medication administration and management, IV pump management, therapeutic communication,
patient and family education.
Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotation, Tucson Medical Center (~90 clinical hours) Feb- Mar 2019
 Total patient care including focused assessments, psychosocial assessments, pain assessments vitals, bed baths and
personal hygiene, ambulation, medication administration, injections, intake and output, wound care, position
changes, and linen changes. Spent time in the Emergency Department.
 Clinical skills: NG tube management, medication administration through NG tube, IVPB set up and management,
SQ injection, wet to moist dressing change, patient education, therapeutic communication, JP and hemovac
management and removal, blood glucose monitoring, IV insertion, and CMS checks

Mother/Baby Clinical Rotation, Tucson Medical Center (~90 clinical hours) Jan- Feb 2019
 Clinical Skills: newborn, antepartum, and post-partum assessments; medication administration

Long-Term Care Clinical Rotation, VA Medical Center (~135 clinical hours) Sep 2018- Nov 2019
 Clinical Skills: Assist to dine, vitals, brief change, bed bath, blood glucose monitoring and finger sticks, neuro
assessments, shift assessments, and ADL assistance

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Nurses at the University of Arizona Organization (SNUA) Aug 2018- Present
Residence Hall Association Representative and Residence Hall Council member Aug 2016- May
2017
Vice President of Internal Relations

National Collegiate Leadership Conference Attendee Feb 2017

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Clinica Amistad Tucson, Arizona
 Provided education to patients without insurance May-July 2020
 Assisted providers with patient care

St. Elizabeth’s Health Center Tucson, Arizona

 Assisted with prenatal check-ups May-July 2020

Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Arizona

 Brought patients back and prepped them for their procedure. May 2017-Aug 2016

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Phoenix, Arizona

 Developed techniques and practices for therapeutic communication with children and their families
 Distracted children during medical procedures using therapeutic play May 2017-Aug 2017

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus hospital Scottsdale, Arizona

 Assisted in non-pharmacological pain management techniques on the Labor and Delivery unit Jan -Aug 2016

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Skills: ACLS certified, BLS certified, institute of health certificate, organization, time management, stress
management, adaptability, flexibility, reliability, integrity, effective communication, critical thinking, observation,
teamwork, multitasking, prioritizing, problem solving, desire to learn, always asks questions.

Medical Interests: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, ICU, Burns, Organ Transplant.