Margaret E. Dalton22 Hallock St

Amherst, MA, 01002781-859-9422 (cell)

Email: margared@umass.edu

SUMMARY: Currently a student in the College of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Clinical experience working with patients on several hospital units. Experienced lifeguard and camp counselor. Enthusiastic team player with experience in customer service.

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

Member of Commonwealth Honors CollegeBachelor of Science, May 2016, GPA 3.85/4.0Major: Nursing Certificate in Culture Health and ScienceAmerican Red Cross Certified Lifeguard/ First Aid, CPR/AED Professional RescuerAmerican Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

HONORS/AWARDS: Dean’s list, Charles J. Hoff Scholarship for Commonwealth Honors College students,

Mary A. Mahar Scholarship for Nursing, First Year Residential Experience Book Scholarship

EXPERIENCE: SAFE PASSAGE, Northampton, MAJune ’15- Present Volunteer

Volunteer at this shelter for victims of domestic abuse Front desk reception work, answer crisis hotline, administrative tasks, childcare

May’15- Present DEBCOR HOMECARE, Amherst, MAHome Health Aide Work as part of health care to facilitate plan of care for clients in the home setting Assist client with activities of daily living, including hygiene/ bathing, incontinence

care, house work, cooking, cleaning, companionship, outings Cue medication reminders, monitor safety, documentation, physical therapy exercises

Sept ‘14– Present UMASS AMHERST RESIDENTIAL LIFE STUDENT SERVICES, Amherst, MACustomer Service Associate, Training Mentor Provide customer service to students and parents in relation to residential life on campus in

a friendly and timely manner. Responsible for sorting mail and packages, checking students in and out of rooms, team

leader during move in in the fall, assisting students locked out of rooms, keeping record of who has borrowed equipment from the service desk.

Selected as one of two employees to work as Training Mentor for new staff

June ‘10- Aug ‘14 PLEASANT VALLEY YMCA CAMP FOR GIRLS, Tuftonboro, NHHead Counselor, Dance Program head, Nurse Intern Leadership role in the camp community. Taught activities, planned camp wide events,

served as a role model for a cabin, and supervised the safety and enjoyment of all campers. Ran the dance program and created lesson plans and was main choreographer

Lifeguard and provide first aid at the Waterfront during swim classes Interned with the camp nurse to provide health care for campers. Responsible for basic first

aid, assembling med kits, taking vitals, and supervising campers in the infirmary

Sept ’13- May ’14 UMASS RETAIL DINING, Amherst, MACashier, Barista, Food Service employee Food service employee, prep and serve food. General housekeeping, stocking, inventory Cashier, handled monetary transactions. Customer service, created a welcoming

environment for a pleasant dining experience

ACTIVITIES: UMass Student Nurses Association, UMass Medical Reserve Corps, UMass VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood, Hampshire College Civil Liberties and Public Policy, Dancing, Knitting, Swimming, Traveling, Camping, Running

CLINCAL ROTATIONS HOSPICE CARE OF WESTERN MASS, Pitsfield, MAJan 15- May 15 Student Nurse

Responsible for vital signs and assessment of patients on Hospice care alongside a nurse preceptor

Provided emotional support to patients throughout the dying process

Jan 15- May 15 BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, WESSON 3, Springfield, MAStudent Nurse Responsible for vitals, medication administration, patient care, documentation Work with Wesson 3 staff to provide superior patient experiences

Sept 14- Dec 14 WELDON HOSPITAL AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, Springfield, MAStudent Nurse Provide safe patient care during transfers, bathing, toileting, meals, and throughout the

shift Practice nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations, as well as patient teaching Implement care plans to help patients meet healthcare goals