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EDUCATION


Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of New England, Portland, ME
May 18, 2019
o Evidence-based nursing program with interprofessional and global opportunities
o Innovative Clinical Simulation Lab allows students to practice clinical skills in a controlled environment before carrying new abilities into the working field
o Please see Clinical Summary Supplement for specific experience in clinical rotations

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at the University of New England, Biddeford, ME
May 26, 2016
o Educated on concepts of kinesiology and cardiac exercise stress testing
o Completed a 270-hour internship at Maine Medical Center under the supervision of Elaine Cadorette PA-C


MEDICAL SETTING EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant, Vein Healthcare Center 2016-2017

o Trained to take vitals, medical history, sterilize medical equipment, and independently care for patients during as well as after venous ablations
o Skilled with insurance policies, educating patients about insurance coverage, wound care management, and expanded understanding of donning and doffing devices to assist with compression stockings
o Gained appreciation for interprofessional collaboration to provide the best care for patients
o Growth developed in use of CoolTouch laser fibers, CoolTouch ablation machine, hanging IV fluids, and managing the IV pump





LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

Orientation Leader, University of New England 2015-2016
o Leader of the incoming Class of 2016 First Year students to help direct new students around the campus to familiarize them to their new home for the next four years.

President of International Medical Missions Club 2014-2016
o Traveled to Ecuador and Peru to educate locals who did not have access to medical care. Organized thousands of medical supplies collected from Partners for World Health

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

o Nursing Licensure pending passing NCLEX June 2019
o Basic Life Support CPR certified, exp. 12/19
o Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Social and Behavioral Sciences Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
o Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety (2018)
o Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing Training (2016)

HONORS

o Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• Kappa Zeta-at-Large Chapter – Inducted (2018)
o Diversity Leadership Certificate (2016)

PRESENTATIONS/RESEARCH

o Poster Board Presentation on Nursing Student Success with English as a Second Language, UNE 2nd Annual Symposium on Evidence-Based Clinical Scholarship (2018)
• Presented information gathered on methods to increase attrition rate with ESL nursing students
o Cardiovascular Health Intervention Research Program, Dr. Paul Visich, (2014)
• Participated in a research project created by Dr. Visich to further understand childhood obesity influenced by activity, sleep, and nutrition




CLINICAL ROTATION SUMMARY

Senior Preceptorship Spring 2019
o Maine Medical Center 135 hours
? Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
? Proficient in post-operative care during this critical time of healing which included quickly attaching 5-lead EKG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, and setting up arterial line for continuous monitoring
? Skilled in head-to-toe assessments, documentation, and verbal report
Maternity/Child Health Rotations
o Maine Medical Center, Christa Ramsey Fall 2018
? Labor and delivery floor, mother-baby unit, and prenatal care 90 hours
? Performed and interpreted fetal monitoring and contractions
of mother. Observed vaginal birth and ultrasounds. Assessed
several newborns and pregnant mothers
o Portland Public Schools
? Screened elementary students testing their vision and hearing
Medical-Surgical Rotations
o Maine Medical Center, Medical-Telemetry, Sam Olson Spring 2019
? Collectively applied nursing skills that were gained over the 90 hours
entire program in the critical setting. Worked with critical
patients, applied my critical assessments, and gained confidence interpretation telemetry
? Administering medication with assistance of instructor
? Assisting nurse with dressing changes
o Maine Medical Center, Gibson Pavilion, Jessica Dreves Summer 2018
? Gained more knowledge on performing head-to-toe patient 90 hours
assessments, safety assessments, admission assessments
? Documenting on computerized medical records
o New England Rehabilitation Hospital, Abby Vopal Spring 2018
? Observing the nurse’s role in rehabilitation 90 hours
? Communication skills with patients, involved interviewing and observing patients
? Performing head-to-toe assessments
Mental Health Rotation
o Southern Maine Medical Center, Karen Unglaub Summer 2018
? Observed interprofessional meetings every morning to 45 hours
review each patient and the plan for each patient including
insurance plans, medication dosage, and any behavioral flare ups
? Interviewed patients on mental health conditions and taught patients
about healthy coping mechanisms
? Practiced active listening throughout group therapy sessions
? Remaining non-judgmental and keeping conversations confidential