Resume

SKILLS

Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Extensive writing and editing experience in multiple formats
Excellent time management and ability to work independently to meet deadlines
Strong collaboration with healthcare providers, nursing staff and administrators
Patient assessment
Patient care and education
Effective communicator with experience in print and online mediums
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe InCopy, InDesign and Illustrator; WordPress; and Google mail and tools
Mac and PC literate
Experienced with CMS websites and social media management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer
Traverse City, MI December 2010-present

Work published in media outlets including the Northern Express, Traverse City Record Eagle, National Writers Series, Traverse City Young Professionals and Albion Pleiad.
Created compelling copy for press releases, websites, brochures and event reviews
Edited resumes/cover letters and academic essays
Clips available upon request

Registered Nurse in PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI February 2020-present

Prep patients of all ages for surgery, including IV starts
Recover patients after a variety of surgeries while closely monitoring vital signs (including airway management), treating pain/nausea as needed and notifying anesthesiologist of changes in patient condition.
Trained new nurses to the department in appropriate techniques and patient care standards
Maintain strong working relationships with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, registered nurses and nursing assistants to provide excellent patient care
Educate patients and families on post-op care prior to discharge

Registered Nurse on B2/Surgical telemetry (intermediate care)
Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI May 2017-February 2020

Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment for a variety of trauma, cardiac, neuro and post-surgical patients
Monitored telemetry, vital signs and lab results for significant changes and notified provider and/or follow appropriate protocol
Precepted new hires and nursing students and supervise nursing assistants
Worked as a member of the cohesive healthcare team to provide excellent patient care

Nurse Technician on A4
Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI June 2016-May 2017

Exhibited excellent customer service skills and maintain professional working relationships with patients/family, coworkers, nurses, managers, physicians and all members of the healthcare team.
Took and recorded vital signs as directed and reported pertinent information to RN accurately and promptly
Obtained 12-lead EKGs
Performed direct patient care activities and assisted with personal hygiene, comfort measures and other activities of daily living

Marketing Coordinator and Office Manager

Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Traverse City, MI July 2011-June 2016

Provided exemplary customer service while managing box office and processing all single and subscription ticket sales (approximately 7500 tickets annually)
Managed office operations, answered multi-line phone system, and greeted visitors arriving at Symphony office
Planned and executed advertising and public relations campaigns for concerts to boost concert ticket sales and meet revenue objectives

Organized two ongoing community orchestra programs for string players of all ages

Front Page Editor, The Pleiad, Albion College, Albion MI, Aug.-Dec. 2010

Managed and maximized site traffic and readership through strong headlines and graphics
Tracked site traffic through Google Analytics
Coordinated social media accounts for Twitter and Facebook accounts for nearly 900 students, faculty, staff and alumni
Pitched and wrote 1-2 news and features articles per week

Marketing and Public Relations Intern, The Intelligence Agency, Traverse City, MI, Summer 2010

Organized public events for local clients, including a Family Day that attracted several hundred people
Wrote and edited copy for e-mail and print newsletters, press releases and websites
Managed CMS-based client websites and improved website navigation
Designed advertisements and coordinated advertising schedules with local media publications

Communications Intern Consultant, NorthSky Nonprofit Network, Traverse City, MI, Summer 2010

Collaborated with the Grand Vision communications team on internal and external communications
Wrote copy for e-newsletters, how-to guides for Google tools and blogs
Interviewed a variety of prominent local community members
Updated the Grand Vision WordPress blog with new content on a weekly basis

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Copy Editor, The Pleiad, Albion College, Albion, MI, Aug. 2009-April 2010

Journalism Intern, Northern Express, Traverse City, MI, May-Aug. 2009

News Editor, The Pleiad, Albion College, Albion, MI Oct. 2008-April 2009

Specialty Publications Intern, The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, MI May-Aug. 2008

Wrote 45 articles for publications that included the National Cherry Festival Program and Back to School insert
Interviewed individuals from around Northern Michigan
Edited stories for content, clarity and structure according to AP guidelines
Took photos and selected photos to be used in publications

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Governors University Graduated February 2019

Associate Degree in Nursing

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI Graduated May 2017

Associate Degree in General Liberal Arts & Sciences

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI Graduated December 2015

Bachelor of Arts in English, minors in Journalism and Spanish

Albion College, Albion, MI Graduated December 2010

HONORS AND AWARDS