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OBJECTIVE
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Acceptance into the University of North Carolina Hospitals
Nurse Extern Program.
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EDUCATION
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of
Nursing. Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN), May 2002.
Current GPA: 3.44.
Dean’s List. Helene
Fuld Fellowship nominee, Fall 2000.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bachelor of Arts, 12/98. Major:
Psychology. Honors recipient. Minor:
Chemistry. GPA: 3.41, Major: 3.67. Psi Chi Honor
Fraternity. Dean’s List. Emerging Leader.
Womentoring Program.
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Durham Technical Community College.
Emergency Medical Technician Course. EMT-Basic Certification
Received 12/98.
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RELATED COURSES / LABS
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Spanish, Medical Ethics, Introduction to the Discipline of
Nursing, Lifespan Development, Fundamentals of Nursing, Pathophysiology,
Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nutrition, Health Assessment,
Maternity/Newborn Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Certified Nurse Aide II
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Able to provide oxygen therapy, suction, assist with
I.V.s, and change sterile dressings.
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Certified Emergency Medical Technician
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Able to take focused medical history and perform
detailed physical exams.
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Able to assess Baseline Vital Signs, such as blood
pressure, pulse, pupils, respiration, and skin.
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Experienced in lifting and moving patients.
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Familiar with standard procedures in respiratory,
cardiac, diabetic, allergic, obstetric, and poisoning emergencies.
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Knowledgable in general pharmacology and able to assist
with administering medication.
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Other Qualifications
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Proficient in Spanish.
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Significant coursework in Health Sciences and Medical
Affairs.
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Significant experience with laboratory work.
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Strong interpersonal skills - personable and always
eager to help.
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Quick and independent learner.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
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Medical Assistant and Asthma and Allergy Educator, The
Family Doctor, Chapel Hill, NC. February 1999-April 2000.
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Obtain patients' medical histories and assess Baseline
Vital Signs.
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Assist providers with patients exams and surgical
procedures.
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Perform phlebotomy, laboratory tests, x-rays,
audiometry, spirometry, and EKG's and administer injections.
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Help to provide asthma and allergy treatment planning
and education.
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Discuss new asthma and allergy treatments with providers
and representatives from pharmaceutical companies.
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Represented The Family Doctor at the 1999 North Carolina
Childhood Asthma Initiative Conference.
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Crisis Counselor, Orange/Durham Coalition for
Battered Women. Fall 1996-present.
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Counsel victims of domestic violence and educate clients
about Domestic Violence Protective Orders, safety planning, and about other
area services for women in need.
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October 1998 Crisis
Counselor of the Month and received Valuable Volunteer Award and a
Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering for 14 shifts in January 1999.
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Volunteer, UNC Hospitals Emergency Room, Chapel
Hill, NC. Fall 1996-Spring 1997.
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Assisted professionals with basic life support such as
airway, rescue breathing, and CPR and with other emergency medical
procedures.
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Took patients’ vital
signs and medical histories.
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Volunteer, UNC Hospitals Pediatric Acute Care Clinic,
Chapel Hill, NC. Fall 1996-Spring 1997.
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Assisted professionals with basic patient care and with
checking in and escorting patients.
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Transported patients
to radiology.
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Habilitation Aide 1, Residential Services,
Carrboro, NC. Summer 1997.
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Received training in and performed CPR/SFA, Protective
Intervention, Medication Administration, Driving and Safety, Universal
Safety, and Personal Care.
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Performed direct
patient care services in assisting occupational and physical therapists.
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Directed independence
programs for adolescents with mental retardation.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
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Community Partner, The Arc Community Connections
Program of Orange County, NC. Spring 1999-present.
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Spend two hours per week maintaining a relationship that
started in the Summer of 1997 with a young man who has developmental
disabilities.
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Interviewer, Dr. Nancy Hill. “Project
PASS: Promoting Academic Success for Students.” Duke
University. April 1997-Fall 1998.
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Interviewed over 100 mothers and their kindergartners
from a diverse spectrum of ethnicity and socioeconomic status in the Durham
Co. public school system.
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Intern, Dr. Melissa DeRosier. “The 3-C
Program: Communication, Cooperation, and Confidence in Children’s Social
Relationships.” UNC-CH. Fall 1997-Fall 1998.
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Co-led a social skills group for 6 peer-rejected
children in a Wake Co. elementary school as a therapeutic intervention.
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Studied over 1000 fourth-graders for my Undergraduate
Honors Thesis.
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Volunteer, John Umstead Psychiatric Hospital,
Butner, NC. Fall 1997.
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Assisted the art teacher in the Adolescent Unit.
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Student Congress Representative,
UNC-CH. Fall 1995-Spring 1996.
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Served in Student Affairs and Student Health Advisory
Committees.
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Foreign Language Lab Assistant, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC. Fall
1995-1998.
Marketing and Sales Associate, Intimate Bookshop, Chapel Hill,
NC. Summer 1996.
Waitress, China Garden Restaurant, Wilson, NC. Fall
1991-Summer 1995.
UNC International Conversation Partner. Fall 1996-Spring
1997.
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