Nicholas Burgdorf
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Passionate Nursing and Public Health student committed to advancing health equity through leadership, service, and policy advocacy. Proven track record in healthcare delivery and legislative collaboration, successfully advocating for federal investments in nursing education and workforce development. Diverse clinical experience across memory care, rehabilitation, and cardiothoracic units, consistently providing compassionate, high-quality care. Leveraging a unique combination of clinical expertise and policy knowledge to safeguard, promote, and improve health outcomes, with a focus on underserved communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Technician
Heatherwood Memory Care Facility
02.2024 - Current
- Administer medications to residents according to prescribed dosages and schedules
- Monitor residents for any adverse reactions or side effects from medications
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Government Affairs and Policy Intern
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Strategically engaged with legislative aides from the offices of Senators Deb Fischer, Chuck Schumer, Tammy Baldwin, Tina Smith, and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, fostering key political relationships
- Advocated for transformative federal investments in nursing education and workforce development, influencing policy decisions at the highest levels
- Successfully articulated the critical need for enhanced federal support to advance nursing education pathways and address pressing healthcare challenges in underserved communities, securing essential advocacy victories
- Actively participated in markups, hearings, and both in-person and virtual meetings, gaining in-depth insight into the legislative process and shaping current healthcare policy debates
- Expertly prepared and presented comprehensive policy briefs, succinctly summarizing pivotal legislative requests and seamlessly aligning them with the strategic needs of nursing students and faculty
Nursing Assistant/Rehab Technician
Encompass Health/Sacred Heart
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Helping open a new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
- Demonstrating understanding of critical care equipment and able to make appropriate connections/disconnections of equipment and manipulate wires, drains, suction equipment, ventilator and O2
- Assisting with basic exercise routines effectively as instructed by therapist and as demonstrated by observation
- Monitoring patients' progress and reporting any changes to the rehabilitation team
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Healthcare St Luke's Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Working on a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgical unit
- Obtaining biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Conferring with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Checking patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Facilitating personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Maintaining best-in-class standards for individualized care in 24-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Volunteer
Aurora Healthcare St Luke's Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice, Public Health
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI01.2025
Skills
- Legislative research
- Ethical standards
- Policy analysis
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical chart management
- Basic nursing care
Media Feature
"UW-Eau Claire Nursing Student Advocates Rural Healthcare Solutions in Washington, D.C."
Featured in UW-Eau Claire News, highlighting my work on rural healthcare policy during my internship in Washington, D.C.
"Internship opportunity sees UWEC student advocate for rural healthcare at nation's capital"
Featured in Leader-Telegram, where my work advocating for rural healthcare solutions during my internship in Washington, D.C. was highlighted. I collaborated with policymakers to address healthcare access challenges in underserved communities.
Timeline
Government Affairs and Policy Intern
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
07.2024 - 09.2024
Med Technician
Heatherwood Memory Care Facility
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant/Rehab Technician
Encompass Health/Sacred Heart
02.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Healthcare St Luke's Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Aurora Healthcare St Luke's Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice, Public Health
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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