Alex Dickinson is a senior nursing student at Creighton University who will graduate in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has extensive healthcare experience including clinical rotations in pediatrics, obstetrics, and school health as well as an externship at a pediatric unit. Dickinson has also worked as a nurse aide and in childcare. She has been very involved in nursing and campus organizations during her time at Creighton and has received several honors and scholarships.

1. Alex Dickinson alexdickinson@creighton.edu 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’sHospital, 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 referralletters to notify parents
Work Experience
Student Employee, James R. RussellChild 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 GeneralHospital, 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 Experience
Camp Barnabas Purdee,MO August 2016
 Serve as a missionary for camper with special needs, allowing camper to experience and enjoy camp as a kid
Camp 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 2016
Headbands of Hope – Campus Representative August 2014-January 2016
Asera Care Hospice,Omaha Nebraska March 2014-May 2015
Girls Incorporated, Omaha,Nebraska February 2014-August 2015
Girl Scouts,Omaha,Nebraska January 2014-May 2015

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Hope Centerfor Kids,Omaha,Nebraska August 2013-May 2014
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-Present
Nursing 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 2015
Cortina 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 ofNursing Spirituality Collective September 2013-May 2015
Creighton University Students Nursing Association (CUSNA) August 2013-May 2014
Nursing Retreat – retreat leader September 2014
HONORS & AWARDS:
Dorothy Vossen Scholarship, Creighton University 2014-2017
Order of Omega,Creighton University December 2014-Present
Dean’s List, Creighton University Fall 2013, Spring 2016
Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Zeta ofthe Year Creighton University 2014
CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support Certification: American Heart Association,Omaha,Nebraska Expires April 2018
Culturally Competent Nursing Care: A Cornerstone of Caring February 28, 2016
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Certification: Alegent Creighton Health, Omaha,Nebraska October 2015
Certified Nurse Aide SE Community College-Lincoln-Area Office-75hrs May 2012-December 2014