Nicholas Labus is seeking a health science position utilizing his biology background. He has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Detroit Mercy and is certified as a nurse's assistant. His experience includes managing patients' care and rehabilitation at Maple Manor Rehabilitation Facility and establishing safe environments for residents at Bickford Assisted Living Cottages and Heartland Health Care Center. He has achieved Dean's List status and participated in medical relief trips and various university clubs. His coursework and skills include areas like physiology, anatomy, microbiology and surgical techniques practiced on cadavers.

1. Nicholas Labus
532 East Hazelhurst Street, Ferndale MI, 48220
Phone: 269-615-4379 E-Mail: Labusnm1@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a health science position that is fundamentally centered on the development of patients’ well-
being and use of biology background.
Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI May 2015
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Biology: Overall GPA of 3.61
West Side CNA, Kalamazoo, MI May 2012
Certified to be a Nurse’s Assistant in the state of Michigan
Experience
Maple Manor Rehabilitation Facility, Novi, MI May 2014 - Present
Manage and coordinate 12 patients for their appointments and rehabilitation therapy. Train multiple new
employees on the daily tasks and methods of promoting a beneficial environment for patients. Utilize
exercise therapies to improve mobility of patients.
Bickford Assisted Living Cottages, Portage, MI May 2013- August 2013
Establish a clean and safe environment for my 20 supervised residents. Manage demented residents by
using stimulating activities such as story telling. Outlined the nutritional plan and prepared meals for the
demented residents.
Heartland Health Care Center, Three Rivers, MI July 2012 – September 2012
Coordinated meals and rehabilitation for 18 patients. Supervised patients that vary from mental illnesses to
patients with physical aliments. Managed infectious patients by maintaining necessary precautions to
prevent spread of infection.
Achievements
Dean’s List at University of Detroit Mercy 2011-2015
University of Detroit Mercy Pre PA Club Member Fall 2014
University of Detroit Mercy Chemistry Club Member Fall 2013
Alpha Phi Omega Member Fall 2013
Professional Rescuer (CPR/AED & First Aide) Spring 2013

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Volunteer Experience
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Fall 2014 – Winter 2015
Participating in projects such as the development of a community center, provide meals, and clothes for
the homeless in Metro Detroit. Fraternity based around community development through group
involvement on local non-profit organizations.
Volunteer Instructor for PT seminar Winter 2015
Instructed seminar participants about the ligaments within the knees as well as the visceral structures
within the body. Trained the participants in the proper techniques of cadaver dissection and instrument
use.
Medical Relief Trip in San Salvador, El Salvador March 2014
Assisted with the construction of drainage systems in local villages, water purification project, and built a
schoolhouse. Spent free time bonding with local orphans and teaching them English.
Relative Coursework
Physiology Advanced Human Anatomy
Microbiology Biochemistry
Pathophysiology Neurophysiology
Skills
Scientific Techniques Learned:
Light Microscope, Differential staining, Spectrophotometry, Bacterial Culture, Bacterial species isolation
from complex cultures, Titration, Preparation of solutions, and proficient with iWorx system.
Surgical Techniques Learned:
Castration, ovarectomy, and drainage of abscess of lab rats. Demonstrated surgical precision while
working with cadavers. Utilized instruments such as scalps, bone saws, jizzles, handsaws, hammers, and
probes in order to excise various anatomical structures from cadavers.
Teaching and Research Experiences:
Hired as a teaching assistant for physiology labs. Responsibilities included preparing labs, participating in
the learning process by teaching students about physiological processes, and maintaining a clean lab
environment. Anatomy research is based around the gerontology of various arteries throughout several
cadaver bodies.