Trysha K.

Hicks
707.484.6568 | hicks.trysha@gmail.com
Objective
New graduate, May 2018, registered nurse seeking a position in a critical care nurse residency program.

Education
University of Arizona, College of Nursing August 2014-May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Honors
Business Health Administration, Minor
• GPA: 4.0
• Dean’s List with Distinction, Academic Year Highest Academic Distinction, Summa Cum Laude
• University of Arizona Honors College graduate
Honors Thesis | Best Practices in Nursing: Development of the Neonatal Microbiome
Accepted to present; representing UofA at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference 2018

Professional Experience
Clinical rotations, Tucson, AZ
Skill acquisition summary: continually learning new procedures and skills for a high-acuity environment
including IV-line allocation, maintenance of drips, IV piggybacks, IV push drugs, care and use of central
lines and arterial lines, accurate medication administration, ventilator care, tracheostomy care, chest tube
care, NG/OG tube insertion and maintenance, and wound care. Constantly refining therapeutic
communication techniques; assessing, monitoring, and educating patients across the span of acuity;
providing physical and emotional support to patients and families.
Northwest Medical Center Spring 2018
Preceptorship on the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (180 hours)
Leadership Shadowing (8 hours)
Pima County Health Department, East Office Spring 2018
Community Health Rotation (Projected 75 hours)
Nursing Intern at Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services
Banner University Medical Center Fall 2017
Intensive Care Clinical Rotation (270 hours)
Cardiothoracic ICU (36 hours), Trauma ICU, and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital Fall 2017
Psychiatric Clinical Rotation (75 hours)
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital Spring 2017
Obstetrics Clinical Rotation (75 hours)
Banner University Medical Center Spring 2017
Pediatric Clinical Rotation (75 hours)
Tucson Medical Center Spring 2017
Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotation (157 hours)
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Fall 2016
Long-Term Care Clinical Rotation (112 hours)
Externship
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson, AZ May 2017-Present
Valor Student Extern and SNT (Student Nurse Technician)
• As a paid extern, worked 400 hours on both day and night shifts in the span of 10 weeks, under
the supervision of an RN preceptor on a medical-surgical unit
• Performed individual daily assessments on 4-6 patients, charted all data, and perfected clinical
skills, including IV placement. Focused on full patient care, provided these services, as well as
physical and emotional care, to veterans and their families during hospitalization.
• Shadowed an RN in the emergency department, transitioning easily between units
 • Transitioned to SNT for the 2017-2018 school year, performing duties of a Nursing Assistant
throughout various units of the hospital including intensive care, step-down, emergency
department, medical-surgical telemetry, and rehabilitation
• Currently working 12-24 hours per week through graduation

Overseas Nursing Program

Child Family Health International, Cordoba, Argentina June-July 2016
• Participated in a summer nursing volunteer program in a Pediatric Hospital
• Assisted nurses in all aspects of nursing care, in addition to practicing therapeutic communication
in a foreign language (Spanish)

Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Student Nurses at University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ August 2016-present
President, May 2017-May 2018
Nursing club dedicated to promoting professionalism and wellness within the Tucson community. In
addition to actively volunteering and participating in various nursing-sponsored activities.
Student Representative on the College of Nursing Alumni Council, Tucson, AZ 2017-Present
Served as the liaison between the alumni council and the nursing student community at the University of
Arizona, to foster professional relations, active community participation, and coordination of events.
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Tucson, AZ August 2014-Present
Vice President, specialty in Academic Excellence, 2016
• Oversaw the academic performance of over 300 Greek Women, including academic
programming, incentives, and assisting members on academic probation to reach their full
academic potential. Achieved a rank of second out of twelve in academic standing.
Professional Achievements in Nursing, Tucson, AZ August 2014- May 2015
Nursing club dedicated to volunteering in the Tucson community and exploring options in a nursing career

Work Experience
Bohemian Club, Bohemian Grove, Monte Rio, CA June 2015-July 2016
Registration & Check-in team
• Interacted professionally and courteously with all members and coworkers
University of Arizona Desk Assistant, Tucson, AZ August 2015-August 2017
Front Desk Assistant, Kaibab-Huachuca Dormitory
• Worked alongside a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students residing in
the dorms on campus. Teamwork, communication, efficiency, and confidentiality expressed.
Old Navy, Santa Rosa, CA June 2013-August 2015
Sales Associate, Employee of the Month
• Trained in all aspects of retail: cashier, shipment, recovery, and in-store customer service

Associations, Awards and Certifications

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member since 2018
• National Student Nurses’ Association, Member since June 2017
• Interpersonal Education & Practice Program 2016-2018
• Wildcat Excellence Scholarship Recipient 4 years 2014-2018
• Wilburn and Janet Breechan Nursing Scholarship 2017
• Tucson Women’s Club: Shirley Basel Nursing Scholarship 2017
• Kelly Fiduccia Di Domenico Leadership Scholarship 2017
• Cain Sisters Scholarship through Kappa Kappa Gamma National Foundation 2017
• Basic Quality and Safety Certification 2018
• Basic Life Support Certification Current