Honor Society® member
Mary Gumbo
RN at Virginia Mason Hospital
- University Of Washington Seattle
- Nursing
- Class of 2007
- Renton, Washington
Member since April 2016
About
-I'm a motivated middle aged individual, with much enthusiasm to learn, succeed and empower myself and those around me.
- A proud mother of 3 children, 31, 29, and 23 years respectively.
- Two of my children received their college education at Washington State University, Pullman, WA and graduated successfully, have greater careers to date. One of them studied at Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA.
- Lives a very busy lifestyle on a daily basis; work, health promotion in a church setting, and health promotion outreach to neighboring communities.
- I have much experience as a medical-surgical RN in an acute care facility for about 18 years, started at a lower level, now advanced and looking forward to educate, provide care or be a voice to improve the nursing or other health related fields.
Education
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Maryville University, St. Louis, MO
MSN ( Master of Science in Nursing) - AGNP
2012 – 2015
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University Of Washington, School of Nursing
BSN ( Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
2004 – 2007
Honors and awards
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Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Highest honor in nursing career & profession.
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Dean's list, UW School of Nursing, BSN class of 2007
Term cum GPA of 4.0, Spring quarter, 2007.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
-I just graduated from an intense MSN-AGNP program, and now studying for my NP boards. I intend to venture into a primary care role as a nurse practitioner as soon as boards are done.
- My alternative path is nursing education/ clinical nurse leader or a supervisory role in healthcare setting or other health-related fields.
- Currently available to perform at a Master's prepared RN level, if a job opportunity arises.
- Actively looking for a job opportunity in the paths outlined.- Graduate school interests
I just finished my grad school, and graduated with honors in 5/7/2016.
I hope to pursue a doctoral level (DNP) in the coming year, as a means to enhance my nursing practice long-term.- Outside the classroom
- Singing and spending time with church members
- Enjoys family time with children and other family members
- Traveling and exploring the world
- Reading and learning new ideas/ up to date initiatives in health
- Loves to walk and exercise routinely
Experience
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RN
Virginia Mason Hospital
Aug 1997 – Dec 2014
Volunteering
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Health Promotion leader
True Vine SDA church
Nov 2015 – Jun 2016
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RN educator
Tender Hearts Foundation
Jan 2010 – Jun 2016
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Kiswahili Fluent
