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Emily W. Kosmicki
Objective
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Seeking a challenging position as a Registered Nurse that values teamwork, dedication and personal motivation to
provide outstanding, quality care to patients and their families through utilizing my educational and organizational
skills in a rapidly evolving healthcare setting.

Education
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Big Rapids, MI
Anticipated Graduation: May, 2014

Accelerated Track

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science Therapeutic Recreation

Allendale, MI
May, 2010

Work Experience
Heather Hills Retirement Village and Care Center, Grand Rapids, MI
OCT . 2010 A PRIL 2013
Recreation Therapist Activities Director
Responsible for overseeing the entire activities department for 130 residents, including:
o Budgeting
o Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating all activity programs
o Initiating, conducting and interpreting MDS interviews
o Recruiting, training, COORDINATING AND ENERGIZING VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Utilized direct communication and proper delegation skills to manage activity employees
Collaboration and communication WITH ALL INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS
Max and Ermas Restaurant, Grandville, MI
AUG. 2008 MAY 2010
Server
Multitasked orders, managed cash transactions and adapted quickly in a fast paced environment
Strived for excellence in customer service and accountability to those I served
Enjoyed opportunity to work with a diverse population, covering several generations, fro M MULTIPLE
CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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Gerber Memorial Hospital Fremont, MI
May 2013 May 2014
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Student Nurse
Completed 30 weeks of Medical-Surgical nursing consisting of two 12-hour shifts per week
Applied the nursing process while demonstrating a safe standard of care using critical thinking and ethical
judgment
Demonstrated safe and effective management of multiple medical conditions, collaborating with all members
of the interdisciplinary team

 Routinely managed the care of 3 to 4 patients

Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus Grand Rapids, MI
Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Critical Care Nursing
Clinical Rotations Each rotation consisting of four 12-hour shifts
Student Nurse
Gained obstetric clinical experience by completing several newborn assessments.
Performed pediatric nursing assessments and applied critical thinking skills to pediatric nursing care.
Acquired basic skills related to critical care assessments, ventilator management, medication administration
and hemodynamic monitoring.

Volunteer Experience
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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 2010
Actively helped with adaptive swim lessons for disabled children
Enjoyed participating in various activities for pediatric patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain
injuries
Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association, Grand Rapids, MI
2008 2010
Assisted with wheelchair basketball practices and helped with home tournaments

Certifications & Licenses

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BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED

ACLS through American Red Cross

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References Available Upon Request