Mary Darragh

EDUCATION / HONORS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: magna cum laude, Dominican University of Califor
nia, San Rafael, CA
Cumulative GPA: 3.78
Member: Gamma Sigma Honor Society; Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society;
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Rho Alpha chapter
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Fall 2010, Senior Preceptorship
Kaiser Permanente Terra Linda Campus, ICU/CCU 160 hours
Summer 2010, Internship
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Campus, Stroke/Spinal Cord Rehab Unit 216 hours
Spring 2010, Community Health
Dept. of Health & Human ServicesProject Independence, Community outreach service
s 98 hours
Spring 2010, Advanced Med/Surg
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus, Telemetry/Special Care Unit 98
hours
Fall 2009, Maternity
Marin General Hospital, Labor and Delivery 98 hours
Fall 2009, Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital Oakland, Pediatric Rehab 98 hours
Spring 2009, Psych and Mental Health
Homeward Bound /Voyager-Carmel Center San Rafael, Psych. / Residential Program
98 hours
Spring 2009, Med/Surg
Kaiser Permanente Terra Linda Campus, Med/Surg 98 hours
Fall 2008, Geriatrics
Friends House in Santa Rosa, Skilled Nursing/Geriatrics 98 hours
Fall 2008, Basic Patient Care
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus, Med/Surg 98 hours
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo campus: Rehab unit
Student Intern
Vallejo, CA: June 2010 August 2010
Cared for patients with stroke/spinal cord injuries
Developed care plans
Alameda County Social Services, Department of Adult & Aging Services
In-Home Supportive Services Care Provider
Berkeley, CA: March 2008 March 2010
Performed individualized care of chronically ill client with multiple co-morbidi
ties
Developed care plan
Organized and maintained medication and therapy regime
University of California San Francisco Medical Center: Anatomic Pathology Depart
ment
Hospital Laboratory Technician II, Electron Microscopy Lab
San Francisco, CA: May 2006 January 2007
Provided high volume, time-sensitive specimen accessioning and preparation
Utilized protocols for tissue processing for the transmission electron microscop
e *
University of California San Francisco, Mount Zion Campus: Pathology/Cytology De
partment
Hospital Laboratory Technician II
San Francisco, CA: April 2003 April 2006
Implemented protocols for tissue processing of gynecological and fine needle asp
irates
Utilized various histological staining protocols
Maintained / troubleshot laboratory automation
Small Business: Clear Light Arts, Inc.
Owner / Manager
Bastrop, TX and Mountain Ranch, CA: September 1992 April 2003
Organized and promoted monthly seminars in the United States, Europe, and Austra
lia
Wrote/edited articles and manuals for publication
Managed finances
Supervised staff
University of California San Francisco, SF General Hospital Campus: Neurology De
partment
Laboratory Assistant III
San Francisco, CA: January 1991 May 1992
Conducted epilepsy animal model protocol: including intubation, catheterization,
direct hippocampal stimulation
Utilized protocols for tissue processing, including transcardiac perfusion
University of California San Francisco, SF General Hospital Campus: Neurology De
partment
Administrative Assistant I
San Francisco, CA: May 1988 December 1990
Performed medical transcription
Edited grant applications and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journ
als
Small Business: Blue Ribbon Coin Laundry
Owner / Manager
Los Angeles, CA: January 1981 April 1988
Developed advertising and promotion
Supervised of staff
University of California, Berkeley: Physio-Psych Department
Laboratory Assistant I
Berkeley, CA: May 1976 December 1980
Assisted with surgical procedures and data collection
Conducted tissue preparation, including fixation and frozen section processing
Horse Rider/Trainer
20 years experience working with and training horses, primarily in dressage
CERTIFICATION
BLS American Heart Association 2010
Enrolled in ACLS program in February 2011
Certified Hypnotherapist