2025-2026 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Purdue Mark Maureen Nursing Scholarship Recipient 2023 – 2024, 2024 – 2025 Purdue Maureen and Mark Miller Nursing Endowment 2024 – 2025 Alpha Chi Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2 023

Campus Involvement and Leadership Nursing Peer Mentor August 2022 – Current • Mentor groups of eight freshman nursing students by giving advice and promoting growth by answering class questions • Collaborate with Purdue nursing faculty to improve freshman nursing coursework Nursing Ambassador August 2023 – Current

• Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of GlycemiCare/Core Diabetes App for glucose management • Presented recommendations to unit management to improve patient blood glucose control Purdue University | Bed Exit Alarm System Research Project • Researched utilization of different types of bed exit alarm systems and the effect on fall rates • Proposed implementation of specific fall prevention strategies to increase patient safety Volunteer Experience Kappa Alpha Theta Philanthropy Volunteer Fall 2021 – Current

• Partnered with nurse preceptor to deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients in a 19-bed unit • Assisted with nurse in managing patients with vasoactive drips, ventilators, arterial lines, central venous catheters, Swan-Ganz catheters, CRRT, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and pacemakers • Conducted and documented comprehensive patient assessments to track changes in patient status and support clinical decision-making • Provided key updates on patient status and proposed interventions to improve patient wellbeing during multidisciplinary rounds • Participated in nursing workshops to enhance critical thinking skills and knowledge of invasive lines, drains, EKG interpretation, and emergency care Purdue University | Simulation Scholar January 2024 – Current West Lafayette, IN- Nursing Center for Education and Simulation • Support and advocate for Court Appointed Special Advocates through various fundraising efforts • Fundraised over $15,000 annually to further the impact of local- Court Appointed Special Advocates Brain Exercise Initiative Volunteer Spring 2022 – Spring 2023 • Volunteered weekly at local long-term care facilities to engage with residents and build relationships • Facilitated reading, writing, and math brain exercises for residents to improve cognitive function • Evaluated and reported weekly progress of residents’ cognitive function to aid in research of Alzheimer’s disease Awards and Honors Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Spring 2023 – Current Dean’s List and Semester Honors Fall 2021 – Current

• Educate prospective nursing students about Purdue School of Nursing and coordinate recruitment events Quality Improvement IU Health Arnett | Inpatient Glucose Management Quality Improvement Project

• Facilitate realistic simulations for nursing students by programming simulator technology • Mentor nursing students in refining clinical skills, reviewing content, and preparing for exams • Partnered with faculty to implement new scenarios in simulations that align with clinical needs IU Health Methodist Hospital | Patient Care Intern May 2022 – Jan 2024

Certifications: Basic Life Support (2021-Present), Trans Inclusion Training (2023), QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Expected 12/4/2023) Online Charting Experience: Cerner, Epic Professional Experience Cleveland Clinic | Nurse Associate Extern May 2024 – July 2024 Cleveland, OH- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Education Purdue University | Purdue School of Nursing | West Lafayette, IN May 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.95/4.00 Minor: Human Development and Family Studies

Natalie Nursing

123-456-7890 | natalienursing@gmail.com | Lafayette, IN

For undergraduate candidates seeking positions in nursing or disciplines with rotations of observations, a 2-page resume is acceptable.

Indianapolis, IN- Neuro/Trauma Progressive Care Unit (650+ hours), Neuro Critical Care Unit (60+ hours) • Promoted patient health by completing patient baths, linen changes, oral care, and turns • Performed purposeful rounding to ensure patient comfort and report findings to RN • Provided individualized and constructive training as a preceptor to new patient care technicians • Collaborated with RN to create daily patient-centered goals to promote patient recovery and wellbeing • Implemented evidence-based research to deliver safe and therapeutic patient care

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