Experience Summary
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree candidate, expected December 2013 GPA: 3.43
- Certified Nursing Assistant I & II
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Nonviolent Crisis Interventions (NCI) Prevention and Alternatives Certification
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NURSING EXPERIENCE
Duke University Hospital: Adult Medical Oncology Solid Tumor Unit 9300 Durham, NC
Professional Nursing Assistant II/Trained Intern June 2013- Sep 2013
Assisted in the management of cancer patient care and gained proficient knowledge about their
special needs such as pain management, psychological support for families and patients, and
good supportive care.
Learned and practiced general internal medicine principles, specifically as it related to the field
of Hematology-Medical Oncology and the theories surrounding the development of
malignancies, and preventative intervention.
Investigated and evaluated my own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence
and advances in patient care.
Utilized effective communication techniques to be utilized for information-exchange and teaming
with patients, their families and other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
including Physician Extenders (PA, ANP, etc), Nurses, PharmD’s, and Patient Resource Managers.
University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing Wilmington, NC
Clinical Simulation Laboratory Assistant Teacher Aug 2013- Dec 2013
Instructed first semester students how to perform health assessment skills in laboratory clinical simulation.
Created pneumonic devices, lesson plans, and other tools for the students to better grasp all material.
Provided support to students whether they were struggling or to help master their skills by holding
additional open labs and personal contact information to be readily available at all times.
Lower Caper Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center Wilmington, NC
Non-paid Intern/Trained Volunteer May 2012-Present
Assisted all members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide the
highest level of care and comfort to patients with life-limiting illness.
Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual relief and support to patients and families.
Served as an educator in the community to “begin the conversation” of Hospice care to those in need.
Young Life Capernaum Baltimore, MD
Group Leader/Certified Nursing Assistant Volunteer Jun 2008-Present
Assisted physically and intellectually disabled clients with personal care services associated with
activities of daily life.
Aided in ambulatory and communication services with clients who were unable to individually.
Served to provide clients with a week long summer camp and annual weekly gatherings.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC
Critical Care Rotation & Capstone (120 hours) Cardiac Telemetry Unit Aug 2013-Dec 2013
New Hanover Regional Medical Center & Brunswick County Schools-Health Department Wilmington, NC
Pediatric & Community Health, Clinical Preceptor: Carol Highsmith Jan 2013-May 2013
Yahweh Center Children’s Village & Wilmington Treatment Center Wilmington, NC
Psychiatric Mental Health, Clinical Preceptor: Jerre Garnett Aug 2012-Dec 2012
Onslow Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, NC
Maternal-Infant, Clinical Preceptor: Peggy Jones Aug 2012-Dec 2012
New Hanover Regional Medical Center & Davis Community Care Center Wilmington, NC
Medical-Surgical & Long Term Care, Clinical Preceptor: Kelly Laham Jan 2012-May 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
HONORS AND AWARDS
UNCW Nursing, Class of December 2013, Vice President (2011-Present)
Deans List (2009-Present)
Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Inductee (2009-Present)
Presidential Award for Community Service Hours (2009)
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ACTIVITIES
Annual Wellness Fair for Health Services, physical examination screening and education (2012 & 2013)
Be the Match National Bone Marrow Registry, Trained Volunteer, Donor ID 1031-6737-5 (2012)
Association of Nursing Students (2011-Present)
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Directed fundraising & recognized honorary donation of $1,000 to Lower Cape Fear Hospice (2013)
Annual Coastal NC Run Walk for Autism, Participant & Fundraiser (2013)
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, VA Warrior & Fundraiser (2012)
Organized various fundraisers to support UNCW, Class of December 2013 (2012- Present)
Annual Arthritis Foundation Walk (2012)
Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics, Participant & Fundraiser (2011-2013)
UNCW Young at Heart (2011)
America Reads America Counts Program, Tutor for elementary children (2010-2011)
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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
R.A. Jeffrey's of Wilmington: (2013- Present)
Sales Representative and Brand Ambassador for all beers of the Anheuser-Busch family and Monster Energy drinks
Massage Envy Monkey Junction: (2012- 2014)
Sales Representative with hourly Pay and Commission
Smyth Jewelers and Pandora: (2007-2013)
Work in the gold & silver buying industry as well as sales employment in Pandora Jewelry
Blockade Runner Beach Resort: (2011-2012)
Cocktail Waitress serving poolside and beachside and event planner/server
Work Study at University of North Carolina Wilmington: (2009-2011)
Tutoring at Alderman Elementary School through the America Reads, America Counts Program
Padonia Ale House Sports Bar and Grill: (2009-2013)
Waitress and shooter girl
References Available Upon Request