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Alex Dickinson [email protected] 725 Turtle Beach Marquette, NE 68854(605) 840-4622 EDUCATION: Creighton University, College of Nursing - Omaha, Nebraska May 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: 3.46 HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE: Summer Externship Pediatric Nurse Extern, Catholic Health Initiatives St. Francis, Grand Island, NE May 2016-July 2016 Assisted with fetal monitoring, APGAR scores, hearing tests, Vitamin K shots, and gave the first bath to an infant Monitored patients age 30 weeks-18 years in the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric medical surgical unit Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy, and social work to provide appropriate nursing care and education for pediatric patients and their families Worked under a registered nurse to safely administer medication and adhere to safety protocols of hospital Clinical Rotations Pediatrics: Omaha Children’s Hospital, Ambassador Health, Omaha, Nebraska January 2016 Demonstrated respect for the dignity, worth and spiritual uniqueness of pediatric patients and their family Established efficient and effective use of resources when providing health care for children and their family Evaluated personal safety performance while caring for children Remained positive while caring for children with critical illnesses Adhered to professional, legal, and ethical standards as they apply to caring for children Obstetrics: Bergen Mercy Medical Center, Omaha Nebraska November 2015 Completed standard assessments to maintain and promote the well-being of the healthy mother and fetus experiencing healthy pregnancy, labor and birth. Utilized common assessment tools that provide the basis for care management of the newborn Provided health promotion teaching for the woman experiencing a healthy pregnancy and for new parents outing newborn and self-care School Health-Well Child: Omaha Catholic Schools, Omaha, Nebraska September 2015 Screened vision, hearing, blood pressure, oral care, height, and weight in three Omaha grade schools Identified abnormal results and completed referral letters to notify parents

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Alex Dickinson [email protected] 725 Turtle Beach Marquette, NE 68854(605) 840-4622

EDUCATION: Creighton University, College of Nursing - Omaha, Nebraska May 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: 3.46 HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE: Summer ExternshipPediatric Nurse Extern, Catholic Health Initiatives St. Francis, Grand Island, NE May 2016-July 2016

Assisted with fetal monitoring, APGAR scores, hearing tests, Vitamin K shots, and gave the first bath to an infant Monitored patients age 30 weeks-18 years in the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric medical surgical

unit Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy, and social work to provide appropriate nursing care and

education for pediatric patients and their families Worked under a registered nurse to safely administer medication and adhere to safety protocols of hospital

Clinical RotationsPediatrics: Omaha Children’s Hospital, Ambassador Health, Omaha, Nebraska January 2016

Demonstrated respect for the dignity, worth and spiritual uniqueness of pediatric patients and their family Established efficient and effective use of resources when providing health care for children and their family Evaluated personal safety performance while caring for children Remained positive while caring for children with critical illnesses Adhered to professional, legal, and ethical standards as they apply to caring for children

Obstetrics: Bergen Mercy Medical Center, Omaha Nebraska November 2015 Completed standard assessments to maintain and promote the well-being of the healthy mother and fetus

experiencing healthy pregnancy, labor and birth. Utilized common assessment tools that provide the basis for care management of the newborn Provided health promotion teaching for the woman experiencing a healthy pregnancy and for new parents outing

newborn and self-careSchool Health-Well Child: Omaha Catholic Schools, Omaha, Nebraska September 2015

Screened vision, hearing, blood pressure, oral care, height, and weight in three Omaha grade schools Identified abnormal results and completed referral letters to notify parents

Work ExperienceStudent Employee, James R. Russell Child Development Center, Omaha, NE August 2016-present

Engage in play with pediatric population to encourage imagination, enhance learning, and encourage verbalization of feelings

Work along full-time staff at the center to best meet needs of children in their learning environment Nurse Aid, York General Hospital, York, NE June 2012-December 2012

Assist in patients’ personal hygiene activities of daily living Report abnormal changes or patterns to nursing staff Record and chart patient actions Act as advocate for patients and maintain confidentiality

Volunteer ExperienceCamp Barnabas Purdee, MO August 2016

Serve as a missionary for camper with special needs, allowing camper to experience and enjoy camp as a kidCamp Quality Heartland, Omaha, NE August 2015

Serve as companion to camper with cancer; camper’s friend, cheerleader, and mentor CampYouCan, Omaha, NE June 2015

Camp Counselor for 7-11 year-old girls with epilepsy Children’s Hospital and Medical Center March 2015-May 2016Headbands of Hope – Campus Representative August 2014-January 2016Asera Care Hospice, Omaha Nebraska March 2014-May 2015Girls Incorporated, Omaha, Nebraska February 2014-August 2015Girl Scouts, Omaha, Nebraska January 2014-May 2015

Hope Center for Kids, Omaha, Nebraska August 2013-May 2014

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITES: Gamma Phi Beta – Women’s Fraternity January 2014-Present

Historian Nursing Student Senate September 2013-Present

Elected representative for the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior nursing class Vice President 2016 – organize service events, plan fundraising projects, coordinate 2017 Nightingala event,

delegation to class representatives College Against Cancer – Gamma Phi Beta team captain; committee chair August 2013-PresentNursing Leadership Scholars August 2013- Present

Develop and practice leadership, communication, and collaboration skills through involvement, mentoring, relationship development, and self-reflection

Justice Walking – hospice volunteer and reflection program March 2014-May 2015Cortina Community January 2014-May 2015

Active in service site for three hours weekly Involvement in weekly discussions and forums over service and justice Participation in Cortina specific philosophy class and reflection class sophomore year

College of Nursing Spirituality Collective September 2013-May 2015Creighton University Students Nursing Association (CUSNA) August 2013-May 2014Nursing Retreat – retreat leader September 2014

HONORS & AWARDS: Dorothy Vossen Scholarship, Creighton University 2014-2017Order of Omega, Creighton University December 2014-Present Dean’s List, Creighton University Fall 2013, Spring 2016Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Zeta of the Year Creighton University 2014

CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support Certification: American Heart Association, Omaha, Nebraska Expires April 2018Culturally Competent Nursing Care: A Cornerstone of Caring February 28, 2016Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Certification: Alegent Creighton Health, Omaha, Nebraska October 2015Certified Nurse Aide SE Community College-Lincoln-Area Office-75hrs May 2012-December 2014

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