Objective Secure a position that provides the opportunity to improve patient outcomes while

furthering my education, skills, and experience.

Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing August 2014
Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw, MI
Second Major: Health Science
GPA: 3.7 Magna Cum Laude

Clinical Experience
May July 2014 West Branch Regional Medical Center West Branch, MI
Student Nurse
Performed clinical skills with as-needed guidance from a clinical preceptor,
performed admissions/discharges, delegated to team members, performed
frequent neurological/neurovascular assessments on neurological and surgical
patients.
Performed nursing skills daily including daily assessment, medication
administration, pain management, wound care, sterile dressing changes,
catheter placement, IV starts, and NG tube insertions.
Managed and prioritize care of three-four patients throughout my clinical
experience
Engaged in active communication with other health care professionals
including physicians concerning changes and needs of clients continuously
Provided patient education and included my patients in developing their plan
of care to help empower them throughout my clinical experience while
utilizing current evidence based practice
Demonstrated accurate and appropriate charting and written communication


March April 2014 MidMichigan Health (Neuro, Medical, and Surgical ICU, PCU, ER) Midland, MI
Student Nurse
Planned and delivered patient care to critically ill patients
Assessed and planned nursing intervention and evaluation
Supervised nursing care provided by other nursing staff
Developed the plan for nursing care in coordination with the patient, family,
and other staff
Communicated changes in the patients clinical condition with the physicians
and nurses

March- April 2014 Health Delivery Inc (Community health experience) Saginaw, MI
Student Nurse
Provided care in a variety of settings including Arthur Hill High School, David
R. Gamez Community Health Center Clinic, Janes Street Academic
Community Health Center Clinic, Roosevelt S. Ruffin and Community Health
Center Clinic
Performed a community assessment of the city of Saginaw including about 33
locations and determined through our research that the city of Saginaw is
considered a food desert and presented our finding/research to the local news,
a MLive journalist, and the City Counsel at a formal meeting
Shyla Lindsey Genslak
315 E Salzburg Rd, Bay City MI 48706
989-387-3538
Slgensla@svsu.edu

Jan. March 2014 MidMichigan Health Home Care Midland, MI
Student Nurse
Performed home visits, took vital signs, and worked with physical therapy and
social workers for client care collaboration

Oct. Dec. 2013 Childrens Hospital of Michigan (Oncology/Hematology) Detroit, MI
Student Nurse
Cared for the hospitalized pediatric patients and provided all aspects of care
including: medications, ADLs, injections, etc

Sept. Oct. 2013 Covenant HealthCare (Labor and Delivery) Saginaw, MI
Student Nurse
Cared for the laboring mothering and infant during the birth process
Monitored fetal heart rate, vital signs, started IVs, inserted foley catheters,
provided IM immunizations and documented appropriately via the EpicCare
EMR system.

Feb. 2013- April 2013 MidMichigan Medical Center (Medical-Surgical Unit) Midland, MI
Student Nurse
Performed delivery of nursing care via the nursing process including
Assessment (collection of data), problem identification (nursing diagnosis),
planning, nursing interventions, and evaluation
Carried out medical and nursing treatment and documented medications and
nursing care in a timely and accurate manner
Assists staff nurses and physicians in care of the patients by making rounds,
assisting with procedures, providing progress reports on patient status, and
assuring that orders are carried out properly
Adhered to standard of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care
Worked with other departments in coordinating smooth transfer of patients
for procedures and diagnostic test

Jan. 2013- Feb 2013 Healthsource, White Pine Mental Health Center Saginaw, MI
Student Nurse
Provided mental health counseling and support to individuals, families, and
groups using therapeutic communication and techniques on the adult and
adolescence unit
Maintained strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations,
and referrals (including HIPPA and the facilitys specific guidelines)
Assisted patient, physician, family, and peers in determining long and short
range goals for patient and formulating a plan to work towards those goals,
including a discharge plan

Sept. 2012- Dec. 2012 Huron Woods Nursing Center Kawkawlin, MI
Student Nurse
Provided an innovative and dynamic approach to rehabilitation
Collaborated with a variety of different teams including Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Recreational Therapy
Assisted residents to reach their ultimate goal of returning to home functioning
at their highest possible level while promoting independence and safety

Work Experience

May 2013- Present Deer Run Rehabilitation Midland, MI
Direct Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Practice skills such as colostomy and ileostomy care, peg feeding tubes
management, ADL assistance, transportation using hoyer lifts, medication
administration, catheter placement and management, and range of motion
Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide holistic
patient centered care
Transportation to physician appointments and community integration
Assisted in coordinating and planning a variety of activities and events for
residents and their families
Assisted with therapy programs offered at the facility including speech,
recreational, physical, and occupational therapy

Sept. 2012 - present Community Mental Health for Central Michigan Midland, MI
Direct Caregiver
Administration of medication, daily assessments, patient education
Aiding in ADLs such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, laundry,
grocery shopping etc.
Engaging patient in passive range of motion exercises daily
Providing proper documentation
Collaborate with other members of health care team
Assisting in setting personal goals for self-care and promoting independence
Involved in collaboration and decision making to ensure the best quality of
care

May 2011- Saginaw Valley State University, Office of the Registrar Saginaw, MI
May 2012 Student Employee
Scanned all files and documents into the university program to aid in the
transition of electronic records
Provided exceptional customer service through interaction both over the
phone and face-to-face.
Assisted student body with registration, course petitions, and graduation
information
Gained experience using various software programs, including ImageNow,
Datatel, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Photoshop, HTML., etc.

Nov 2009 - Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center, Saginaw MI Saginaw, MI
Sept 2012 Preschool Teacher Assistant
Providing an environment and activities that promote optimum physical and
emotional development among children
Enacted correct safety procedures to ensure childrens well-being and alleviate
parental concerns
Encourage positive feelings about self, the school, and the environment
Stimulate each childs thought processes to being greater understanding,
awareness, and curiosity at different developmental learning levels
Help parents and other customers utilize the different services and resources
that the center had to offer
Certification and
Accolades
FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, IS-00100.b, ICS-100, March 2014
FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, IS-00700.a, NIMS, April 2014
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Certificate by Medical Reserve Corps and
American Red Cross, Sept 14 & 21 2013
SVSU Deans List recipient Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011,
Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Spring 2014
SVSU Magna Cum Laude
Direct Support Professional Award through the Community Mental Health for
Central Michigan, Michael Hitchcock
Attendance to The Health Care Quality and Safety Conference, March 14,
2014
Activities
Child Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters- Saginaw, MI
Tutor, Nursing students at SVSU
Member, Student Nurses Association at SVSU
Member, Health Science Association at SVSU
Member, Volunteer Center at SVSU
Member, Living Leadership Program at SVSU
Member, Living Center North Council at SVSU
Member, Phi Sigma Sigma at SVSU
Member, His House (church group at SVSU)
Member, Relay for Life of SVSU

Volunteer Work
Camp Counselor/Nursing Assistant at Camp Good Mourning, Childrens
Bereavement camp
SVSU Alternative Breaks, in Atlanta, GA working with the urban poverty
population (Spring break 2014)
Adult Counselor at the Camp Live, Laugh, Love- Childrens Bereavement
Camp
Living Leadership Camp
Camp Centaur, Therapeutic horseback riding camp for children diagnosed with
cancer
Toys for Tots- Assisting underprivileged families in the Great Lakes Bay
Region
Computer skills
Microsoft Office
Several EMR system including EPIC, Cerner, and CPSI