Resume

EDUCATION

2007-2011      University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Major: Nursing                  GPA: 3.8

2003-2007     Bow High School, Bow, NH

GPA: 3.6

EXPERIENCE

2010                  Bakersville Elementary School, Manchester, NH

Assistant to school nurse in lower-income south end neighborhood   K-5 school with diverse population and associated health care issues.  Assisted nurse with basic pediatric assessments, first-aid, and community-based nursing initiatives.

2010                  New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, NH

Nursing intern at state-operated, publicly funded hospital providing a range of specialized psychiatric services. Communicated with patients, participated in team meetings, and assisted with medication administration.

2009                  Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH

Nursing intern in Medical-Surgical Unit. Took vital signs, performed a complete head-to-toe assessment, took blood sugars, performed hygiene care, administered medication, documented interventions and assessments on computerized documentation system.

2009                   Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH

Nursing intern in Cardiac Telemetry Unit at the largest acute care hospital in the seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine. Took vital signs, performed hygiene care, administered medication, documented interventions and assessments on computerized documentation system.

2005-2010         NH Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Concord, NH

Worked full-time during summers and vacations breaks. Served in various positions relating to vehicle registrations, motorcycle training, licensing, title, and financial responsibility. Assisted customers, made and received phone calls, used various computer programs.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2005-2007         Concord Hospital, Concord, NH

Served as volunteer at the State’s second busiest acute care hospital. Delivered mail and activities to patients.

2005-2007         Friends Program, Concord, NH

Mentored 4th grade girl whose mother was battling cancer.

2000-2007         Child Care

Cared for young child with Asperger Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

2007                     Community Service Award

Received Bow High School’s Service Award at Senior Awards Night for exceptional community service.

2007                     Nursing Award and Scholarship

Received award at Senior Awards Night from the family of Katie Hinck, a local resident and nurse who died tragically in a car accident.

2006                     Captain- Bow Varsity Field Hockey Team

Elected Captain for senior year.

2005                     Coaches Award- Bow Varsity Field Hockey Team

Received Coaches Award on State Championship team.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

2009-2011           UNH Admissions Office Representative, Durham, NH

Conduct presentations and tours of campus for prospective students and their families throughout the school year.

2009                      China Adoption with Love, Inc., Guangzhou, China

Traveled with my aunt to help her adopt a baby in China, providing insight into China’s adoption and health care system.

CERTIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATIONS

2010                       Licensed Nursing Assistant (#042825-24)

2010-2012            American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

About Me

My name is Hannah Varney and I am a senior in the nursing program at the University of New Hampshire. I grew up in Bow, New Hampshire and am a graduate of Bow High School. In high school I was very active in sports and was captain of my field hockey team. I also am very active in volunteering: in high school I volunteered at Concord Hospital and was also part of a mentoring program in which I mentored elementary school-aged girls. I am currently in the Honors Program and am also an Admission Representative here at UNH.

Nursing Philosophy

Nursing is more than a career; it is a profession.  Anyone who decides to be a nurse goes into it not merely as a means to pay the bills, but because they truly love it. Nursing combines both scientific knowledge and patient contact. These two branches are integrated to provide a patient with the most comprehensive care possible.

While medical knowledge is very important, nursing goes beyond procedures and statistics. The nurse is there to make the patient comfortable not only physically, but also mentally. In order to provide that comfort, a nurse must be trustworthy, responsible, and compassionate. Trustworthy in that a patient can rely on the nurse to meet their needs; responsible in that the nurse recognizes his/her abilities and skills that are strong or weak; and compassionate in that the nurse considers the wants of the patient and makes the patient aware that they care.

For me, these three traits are the most important in a nurse. They are critically important while on the job, but nurses should maintain these traits in their personal lives too. 

Career Goals

After graduating in May 2011, I plan on getting a Master’s degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. I hope to work as a pediatric or surgical nurse.

Biosketch

I am a current senior in the nursing program at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. I am working towards my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree. So far, I have completed clinical rotations on medical-surgical floors at both Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, and Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. I also completed a community/pediatric rotation at Bakersville Elementary School in Manchester, NH, and a psychiatric rotation at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, NH. I plan to graduate in May 2011.