Beth Wells-Kopp
Summary
Compassionate nursing student graduating in December 2026 with hands-on clinical experience caring for diverse patient populations in acute care hospital settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Dedicated to providing safe, ethical, patient-centered care while continuously advancing clinical knowledge and preparing for a successful transition to professional nursing practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SNA
American Family Children's Hospital
Madison
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborate with RNs to provide direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring, assistance with tracheostomy care, and oral suctioning as needed.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, diaper changes, linen changes, repositioning, and promoting patient comfort.
- Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care to infants, children, and adolescents while supporting patients and families in a pediatric intensive care environment.
- Prepare patient rooms for new admissions by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment readiness; assist the healthcare team with safe transfers of pediatric patients between rooms.
Resident Assistant
All Saints Memory Care
Madison
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored resident safety and well-being during daily routines.
- Documented resident behaviors and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, performed pre- and post-medication assessments, monitored for therapeutic and adverse effects, and documented care accurately.
Owner/Operator Child Care
Self Employed
Madison
02.2011 - 02.2025
- Provided nurturing care for children, planned daily activities and organized field trips to enhance learning experiences.
- Worked with families to develop personalized improvement plans for children, addressing specific challenges and fostering growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison College
Madison, WI12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
Madison, WI08-2024
Associate of Science - Business
MATC
Madison, WI05-1999
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- IV start
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Catheter care
- Head-to-toe and focused assessments
- ADL support
- Proficient in EPIC
- Task prioritization
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Child development
Clinical Experience
- Student Nurse, ICP, 03/2026-5/2026 (99 clinical hours) Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton, WI
- Student Nurse, Clinical Care Across Lifespan, 10/2025-11/2025 (99 clinical hours) Meriter Hospital- Madison, WI
- Student Nurse, ICCM, 09/2025-10/2025 (99 hours) VA Hospital- Madison, WI
Future Clinicals
- Student Nurse, Nursing Clinical Transition, 08/2026-10/2026 (99 clinical hours) St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI
- Student Nurse, Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice, 10/2026-12/2026 (99 clinical hours) St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI
Certifications & Licenses
- BLS-current, Expires 03/2028
- CNA-current, Expires 08/31/2026
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Nursing Program- January 2025-May 2026
- Volunteer at Heartland Church- May 2024-present
Timeline
SNA
American Family Children's Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Resident Assistant
All Saints Memory Care
06.2025 - 08.2025
Owner/Operator Child Care
Self Employed
02.2011 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Science - Business
MATC