Lydia Underwood
Leawood,KS
Summary
Honors BSN student at the University of Arkansas with experience as a Nurse Extern at The University of Kansas Health System. Detail oriented, organized, caring, and exhibits strong communication and teamwork skills. Clinical experience reflects a wide variety of experiences, with a unique opportunity to work under a preceptor at the University of Kansas Health System in a progressive care unit. Demonstrates a passion for the impact of social media on health by completing a review of literature examining the impact of social media use on mental health.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
NURSE EXTERN – RENAL AND ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT
The University of Kansas Health System
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in an 8-week long program to provide clinical experience and exposure of hospital setting to BSN candidates
- Performed clinical procedures and patient care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor
- Worked full-time for 8 weeks under preceptor Morgan Ropp
- Gained confidence in nursing skills, patient communication, critical thinking, prioritization, and patient care
- Learned about the importance of a positive work culture evidenced by gaining skills in delegation and teamwork
- Demonstrated a desire to learn and expand my knowledge by asking Registered Nurses questions and observing or practicing new skills when given the opportunity
- Recognized as a considerate, hardworking, and passionate employee by preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (EMSON), Honors
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2024
Skills
- Epic electronic health record
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient safety
- Monitoring vital signs
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
Clinical Rotations
- FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING, Fayetteville, AR, Fall 2022
- MEDICAL-SURGICAL, Fayetteville, AR, Spring 2023
- LEADERSHIP, Fayetteville, AR, completed by Fall 2023
- MENTAL HEALTH, Fayetteville, AR, Spring 2023
- CHILD & FAMILY, Fayetteville, AR, Fall 2023
Work Experience
Hostess
Rye; Leawood, KS; May 2021-August 2022
- Responsibilities included greeting guests, seating guests in an even rotation for servers, and managing wait lists.
- Provided outstanding customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment, including collaboration with other hosts, servers, bar tenders, kitchen staff, and managers.
Vice President, Kappa Delta Zeta Gamma
Executive Board; Fayetteville; AR; November 2021- December 2022
- Facilitated internal operations such as attendance and academics of a 530-member chapter.
- Attend weekly meetings to collaborate with executive board members to ensure smooth chapter operations.
- Effectively delegated tasks to chairs under Vice President, collaborated with the executive board, and clearly communicated information to the chapter.
Affiliations
- STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
- NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
- KAPPA DELTA SORORITY
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association, 04/2022, 04/2024
Honors Awards
- University of Arkansas’ Chancellor’s list, Awarded for achieving a grade point average of 4.0., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Fall 2020; Spring 2022-Spring 2023
- Honors college research grant, Received a grant to fund any costs related to comprehensive literature review. Comprehensive literature review to be completed May 2024 examines the mental health impact of adolescents using social media actively compared to passively., Fall 2023-Spring 2023
Volunteerism
Child Safety Center (CSC): Springdale, AR; 2020-2023
Girl Scouts of America: Fayetteville, AR; 2020-2023
CAMP WIN BY WIN FOR KC: Leawood, KS; 2017-2018
Timeline
NURSE EXTERN – RENAL AND ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT
The University of Kansas Health System
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (EMSON), Honors
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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