Andrea Hunter RN, MSN

520-739-9882
andreahunter@email.arizona.edu

3248 E Placita Olivos

Tucson AZ 85718

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing-Clinical Systems Leadership, University of Arizona College of Nursing,
Tucson, AZ, December 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Nursing Major, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, May 2009
Honors: L. S. Peterson and M. Whitman Nursing Scholarships, Norelius Community Service Award
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Leader, University of Arizona Medical Center 5 East August 2012Present
Responsible for the clinical management and development of staff RNs and Patent Care Technicians on
a post-surgical step-down kidney, liver pancreas transplants and surgical oncology unit. Plans and
coordinates education, evaluates and assesses employee performance, develops and coaches staff, hires
and recruits, facilitates patient progression and service recovery, and acts as a exemplar for clinical
performance.
Registered Nurse, Bayada Home Healthcare June 2012-Present
Perform direct RN patient care to clients in private homes. Utilize resources and critical thinking skills
in an independent working environment to ensure patient safety, quality patient care delivery, and care
coordination across services.
Registered Nurse, University of Arizona Medical Center 5 East December 2010-August 2012
Intermediate care unit specializing in post-surgical kidney, liver, pancreas transplants and the surgical
oncology population. Multiple drips, drains, wound care, telemetry, acute monitoring.
Trained in the charge role, participated in clinical leadership council, preceptor for new graduate nurses
and coordinator of unit volunteer opportunities.
Registered Nurse, University Medical Center 7 West September 2009-December 2010
Specialized in post-surgical gynecology-oncology, urology, ENT and medicine overflow.
Graduate Nurse Extern, University Medical Center 7 West July 2009-September 2009
Nursing Clinical Rotational Experiences, Gustavus Adolphus College, September 2007-May 2009
Areas of clinical experience: Adult Med/Surg, Oncology, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Public
Health, Community Health, Mental Health and Critical Care Cardiac.
Personal Care Attendant, LifeWorks Services Inc. Maplewood, MN, March 2002-July 2009
Assist 5 developmentally disabled clients in their home with activities of daily living, including
personal hygiene, medication administration, sensory enrichment, exercise, and integration into the
community.
State Representative, Sturge-Weber Foundation, MN, March 2008-January 2010
Sponsor community awareness projects; consult/support/supply information to families of and persons
with Sturge-Weber Syndrome; coordinate fundraising opportunities, represent Minnesota at annual
conferences.
Co-Editor, Gustavian Yearbook, Gustavus Adolphus College, September 2007May 2009

Supervise and assist staff in yearbook development, layout, content, editing and publishing
CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/SERVICE
5 East Volunteer Coordinator, December 2010-present.
Oversee unit volunteer opportunities including Habitat for Humanity, Tucson Community Food Bank,
donating gifts to families during the holiday season, and monthly cleaning of a city street as part of
Tucson Clean and Beautiful Project.
Registered nurse in Arizona, in good standing, 2009-present
Member of The American Holistic Nurses Association April 2014-present
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses May 2014-present
Epic Program super user and CPM champion June 2013-present
ACLS, The American Heart Association-current
BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association-current
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Link to personal introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obl0wfE87ts