Cooper Mckelvey
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Dedicated BSN student on path to graduate and obtain RN licensure in Spring 2026, with over five years of experience delivering high-quality healthcare services to diverse patient populations across various settings, including assisted living facilities, memory care units, withdrawal management centers, and student health services. A strong focus on emergency care and an emphasis on psychology enhance the ability to address complex patient needs effectively. Compassion and therapeutic communication underscore a commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that each interaction fosters trust and promotes healing. Eager to leverage clinical knowledge and hands-on experience to contribute positively to healthcare teams and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship
Tellurian Behavioral Health
06.2025 - Current
- Engage with Tellurian's acute and long-term service teams, offering services to community members struggling with substance misuse or mental health diagnoses.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, peer support specialists, psychiatrists, law enforcement, and nurses to foster a therapeutic environment committed to rehabilitation.
- Work with patients in active withdrawal or mental health crisis, identifying their immediate needs and providing therapeutic support.
Student Wellness Advocate
UW Eau Claire Office of Health Promotion
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate campus-wide health education around a variety of subjects, including sexual health, substance misuse, and mental health.
- Coordinate with community-centered organizations to make health information and care more accessible to the student population.
- Collaborate with students across campus to determine their health needs.
CNA, Med-Passer, Floor Lead
Home Again Assisted Living
01.2021 - Current
- Work directly with the older-adult population to assist with ADL, administer medications, facilitate activities, and serve at mealtimes.
- Collaborate with patients and their family members to administer individualized care that promotes quality health outcomes.
- Take on a leadership role as one of the senior members of the floor staff, providing training and support to team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12.2024
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Time management and organization
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassion
- Critical thinking
- Technology proficiency
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medication Administration
References
Brea Dahl: 608-279-1501, brea@homeagainliving.com
Christy Prust: 9020-562-2279, prustce@uwec.edu
Timeline
Internship
Tellurian Behavioral Health
06.2025 - Current
Student Wellness Advocate
UW Eau Claire Office of Health Promotion
09.2024 - Current
CNA, Med-Passer, Floor Lead
Home Again Assisted Living
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire