MAY JUNE
Current Address (Until May 2017) 608-123-1234 Permanent Address
123 Main Street South 123 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 ABC, WI 12345
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a registered nurse position in a hospital setting in the Midwest
EDUCATION
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, anticipated May 2017
Minor: Spanish
Cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0
Received Viterbo University Academic Scholarship
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Nurse Intern, ABC Health System, La Crosse, WI,Summer 2016
- Selected through a competitive process for a nurse internship, serving patients and learning from experienced nurses in an inpatient rehabilitation unit
- Observed and performed patient assessments for individuals presenting with behavioral health, cardiac, gastro-intestinal, gastro-urinary, neurological, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory conditions
- Reviewed patient care plans and assisted with the development of care plans under the direction of a registered nurse
- Monitored and evaluated patient medical status; documented information; revised care plans as needed
- Performed a number of technical nurse interventions, including ostomy care, catheter insertion, wound care, suicide assessment, and cardiac rhythm assessment
- Observed and assisted with providing patient and family education and discharge teaching
- Observed and learned from experienced nurses the importance of time management and prioritization
- Improved professional communication, as well as therapeutic communication strategies; increased confidence in working more independently; improved competence in nursing skills; enhanced understanding of the importance of team work to quality caregiving
CERTIFICATIONS
- CPR for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 2012-present
- Certified Nurse’s Assistant, State of Wisconsin, 2011-present
- “Protecting Human Research Participants,” National Institutes of Health, 2016-present
- Community Respite Care Certification, Family and Children’s Center, 2016-present
CLINICAL/LABORATORY SIMULATION EXPERIENCE
Senior Synthesis, 120hours, scheduled for Spring 2017
Public Health Nursing, 77 hours, scheduled for Spring 2017
Psychiatric Nursing, 77 simulation hours, Fall 2016
Advanced Adult Health (Critical Care) Nursing, 63 hours, plus 14 simulation hours, Mayo ClinicHealth System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, WI, Fall 2016
Child Health Nursing, 77 hours, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI, Spring 2016
Maternity and Newborn Nursing, 77 hours, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI, Spring 2016
Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) Nursing,144 hours, plus 12 lab simulation hours, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI, Fall 2015
Gerontology, 56 hours, Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, La Crosse, WI, Spring 2015
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CLINICAL SKILLS/RESPONSIBILTIES
- Established helping relationships with diverse patients
- Performed head-to-toe assessment and monitored health status of patients
- Performed nursing care interventions, including inserting urinary catheters, discontinuing urinary catheters, providing wound care, monitoring IV’s, administering oxygen therapy, administering nasogastric tube feedings, providing nasogastric cares, administering parenteral nutrition,performing central line dressing changes, providing DVT prophylaxis and ostomy care, delivering pre-operative and post-operative cares, providing tracheostomy cares and suctioning.
- Charted patient information using electronic software
- Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, rectal,intravenous, transdermal, sublingual, topical, and inhalation medications as prescribed by the provider
- Kept a sterile field and environment when changing dressings and inserting urinary catheters
- Therapeutically communicated with patients with mental health problems
- Advocated for patients and provided patient and family education
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure quality care
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCES
Respite Care Provider, ABC Center, La Crosse, WI May 2016-present
- Provided respite care for children with behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or physical challenges
- Collaborated with other service providers and legal guardians
- Cared for children whose needs ranged from minimal to intensive
Nurses Assistant, ABC Healthcare Center, Waunakee, WI Oct 2011-present
- Work full time in summers and part time during school breaks
- Develop helping relationships with residents, observing confidentiality and boundaries
- Assist residents with activities of daily living and chart resident health/behavioral information
- Collaborate with a healthcare team to insure resident safety and optimal care
Care Provider, Private Individual, La Crosse, WI 2014-present
- Provide in-home assistance and supportive care to an elderly individual so she can remain in her home
Nurses Assistant, ABC Care, La Crosse and De Forest, WI 2013
- Worked part time delivering support and services to primarily elderly clients in home settings
- Developed helping relationships with residents, observing confidentiality and boundaries
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Monitored the wellbeing of clients, documented information, and referred concerns to supervisor
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Member: Viterbo Student Nurses Association, Viterbo University, 2012-2016
- Volunteer: Dance Marathon Committee Member, Children’s Miracle Network, 2014-2016
MAY JUNE
Current Address (Until May 2017) 608-123-1234 Permanent Address
123 Main Street South 123 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 De Forest, WI 53532
REFERENCES
Donald Driver, Nurse Internship Preceptor
Gundersen Health System
1900 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-769-7190
Aaron Rodgers, Nursing Clinical Instructor and Professor
Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-796-3669
Email: @viterbo.edu