Abigail Grutkowski

A current nursing student expected to graduate in May of 2024 with 3 years of clinical experience in the hospital and nursing home setting, seeking to use superior skills and knowledge to provide quality patient care.

Clinical Rotations, UF Health Shands Hospital

• Adult MedSurg (trauma, cardiac, neurovascular) - 585 hours
• Psychiatric - 45 hours
• Obstetrics (labor and delivery, postpartum) - 45 hours
• Pediatrics/Neonatal (med-surg, oncology/hematology, NICU) - 45 hours
• Intensive Care - 45 hours
• Total - 765 hours

Kappa Alpha Theta (Aug 2020-present)

• Raise money for the National CASA Association, a network providing a voice to children experiencing abuse and neglect in the foster care system

Volunteer, Humane Society of North Central Florida (Oct 2020-present)

• Clean dog kennels, take the dogs on walks outside, feed dogs
• Attend adoption events at PetSmart and assist in reviewing application forms and initiating the adoption process

Sister Support Ambassador, University of Florida Panhellenic (Sept 2021-Sept 2022)

• Counseled students on mental health and sexual assault during weekly office hours
• Served as a leader who helped direct individuals toward necessary resources during times of need or crisis
• Completed training on education and prevention strategies that address sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking

University of Florida Student Nurses Association Executive Board (Feb 2021-Mar 2022)

• Position: Breakthrough to Nursing Chair
• Organized an event with North Marion High School to speak to students about getting involved in nursing; presented to six health science classes
• Organized tabling events on campus to educate students on the nursing career and how to get involved
• Attended weekly UFSNA board meetings

Panhellenic Assistant, Kappa Alpha Theta (Nov 2020-Nov 2021)

• Attended monthly Council meetings and assisted the Vice President with Panhellenic responsibilities
• Coordinated with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to encourage blood donations throughout the Panhellenic community

Medi-Gators Virtual Shadowing Program, UF College of Medicine and Department of Neurology (Oct 2020-Dec 2020)

• Attended 32 meetings interacting with various medical professionals (Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses) from the UF College of Medicine in different specialties
• Professionals showed videos from the operating room, described their career paths, and gave lectures on diseases, disorders, illnesses, and procedures

Junior Volunteer, Morristown Medical Center (July 2018-June 2020)

• Provided non-clinical assistance to staff and patients under the direction of the clinical team
• Greeted and welcomed patients and visitors, assisted the desk team with checking in visitors, provided directions to our patients and visitors, facilitated phone calls to the units
• Assist with wayfinding, escorted visitors; and delivered items throughout Morristown Medical Center, including flowers and gifts

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (August 2023-present)

• Recognized the top 35% of the class for academic achievement and commitment to nursing excellence




University of Florida Nursing Program Dean's List (2022-present)

• Recognized for academic success throughout nursing school
• GPA met the criterion of 3.6 to 4.0




Debbie Lynch Memorial Nursing Scholarship for Academics (May 2020)

• Awarded to one pre-nursing student with outstanding academics in high school in honor of Debbie Lynch

Certified Nursing Assistant - Valid through May 2024

State of Florida Department of Health | CNA 402605

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Valid through August 2025

American Red Cross | ID #019JC50