1. Katherine Challoner
Reliability, Integrity, Motivation
511 W Lincoln Avenue Cell: (608)520-1894
Oshkosh Wi, 54901 kchalloner@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduation: December 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.49 Major GPA: 3.67
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant – June 2012
Department of Health and Family Services Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (001234)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) – September 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Elizabeth Hospital clinical: September 2016- December 2016 Appleton, Wi
Demonstrate the leadership role within a multidisciplinary healthcare team coordinating
the complex physical and psychosocial care of diverse populations while working with a
nurse preceptor on Freemont 4: Oncology, Neurology, and Orthopedics.
Appreciate the unpredictability of the world of healthcare and its relation to nursing
practice.
Winnebago Mental Health Institution: May 2016-December 2016 Winnebago, Wi
Psychiatric Care Technician for inpatient individuals at WMHI
Observed interactions, behaviors, and documented changes among patients
Used therapeutic communication to create a positive environment for patients and staff
Provided basic ADL cares including showering, changing, and nutrition
Comforcare Home Care: June 2012-Septermber 2015 Madison, WI
Provided home care for up to 3 clients per day
Assisted clients with daily activities including: bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming,
house maintenance, laundry, moderate cleaning, wound care, and catheter assistance
Followed protocol to accomplish safe patient transfer using Hoyer lifts and two assist
transfer
Advocated for patient’s independence in home
Promoted a safe and positive environment to maximize home care experience
Mercy Medical Center clinical: February-May and September-December 2015 Oshkosh, Wi
Provided care in the progressive care unit
Provided head to toe assessments, hourly pain assessments, two hourly safety checks,
pass medications
Shadowed RN in a hospital setting (progressive care, cath lab, ICU, cancer center, and
operating room)
Waupaca Public Health Department: community health March-May 2016
Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills to apply the nursing process in
providing holistic health care for individuals, families, aggregates and communities with
diverse health care needs
2. Apply principles of therapeutic communication, teaching and learning that are age,
developmentally and culturally appropriate to improve the health of individuals, families,
aggregates and communities.
Peabody and Heritage clinical: September-December 2014 Appleton, WI
Provided care for multiple patients in a day
Completed health history, Braden scale, fall risk assessment, care plan, database,
depression scale, nutrition assessment, home safety assessment, and mini-mental
examination
Shadowed RN in both long term care and hospice settings
Passing of medications with assistance and assisted patients with ADLs
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sun Prairie Aquatic Center
Lifeguard/ swim instructor May 2014 – present
Ensured safety and security for pool patrons
Displayed exceptional lifeguard skills during rescues and assists
Educated youth on swimming skills
Performed moderate first aid
Oshkosh YMCA
Lifeguard/ swim instructor September 2012-present
Similar tasks to Sun Prairie Aquatic Center
Opened and closed facility, responsible for locking and securing pool
HONORS
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Dean’s List Spring 2014, Spring 2016
Honors list Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2014,
VOLUNTEER AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Oshkosh Student Nurses Association, Member 2012 – Present
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh swim team 2012-2016
Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society October 2016- present
REFERENCES
Maria Graf- UW-Oshkosh School of Nursing clinical professor
Email: grafm@uwosh.edu
Christopher Culp- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh swim coach
Email: Culpc@uwosh.edu
Paula McNeil- Oshkosh School of Nursing clinical professor
Email:mcneilp@uwosh.edu
