Recent college graduate with a B.S. in Biology and teaching assistant experience.

Nicole's resume

EducationElon University, Elon, NC
Bachelor of Science in Biology (GPA 3.6)

Honors and Awards
• Dean’s List: Fall’16, Spring’17, Spring’18, Spring’19
• President’s List: Fall’19
• R.D. Rao Biology Departmental Scholarship and Award (2019)
Certifications and Technological Competencies
BLS Certified | Meditech (proficient) | Epic (novice) | Microsoft Office (proficient) | Pipetting and Basic lab practices | Scribe101 completion

Relevant Experience
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY | Patient Care Assistant-Medical/Surgery Dec 2019-Present
• Care for patients recovering from various surgeries or with acute medical illnesses
• Promote patient comfort through assistance in activities of daily living
Elon University, Elon, NC | Biology Teaching Assistant Aug 2018-May 2020
• Assisted students in hands-on learning within a Population Biology laboratory and Biology for
Non- Majors lab and lecture setting
• Supported professor with grading and in-class activities

Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY | Patient Care Assistant-Labor and Delivery June 2017-Oct. 2019
• Cared for mother and baby while working closely with physicians and nurses to provide quality
care
• Organized nursery supplies and prepared for minor procedures
• Cared for recovering post-operative patients

Research Experience
“Investigating behavior during male and female encounters with Orchelimum erythrocephalum”,
Elon University
Mentor: Dr. Jen Hamel, Assistant Professor of Biology
• Performed 120 hours of field work while maintaining over 50 insects in a greenhouse and conducted an extensive literature review explaining the knowledge basis of Orchelimum erythrocephelum
(red-headed meadow katydid)
• Analyzed over 500 minutes of behavioral data, utilizing programs such as: Excel, BORIS, and OmniGraffle.
Presentations (canceled/altered - due to COVID-19)
• North Carolina Academy of Science conference, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC Mar 2020
• Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, Elon University, Elon, NC – Presented via WebEx Apr 2020

Volunteer Service
Alamance County Open Door Clinic Clerical | Volunteer Feb 2019-Mar 2020
• Interacted with patients through check-in and checkout process
• Assisted and educated patients on the application process
• Prepared charts for upcoming appointments
• Called patients to schedule appointments or answer questions
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity | Member Oct 2017-May 2020
• Engaged in service throughout Alamance County, developing an understanding for community-wide issues
Elon University Leadership

Beta Beta Beta National Honors Society | Secretary Apr 2018-May 2020
• Attended and took part in organizing chapter speaking events, including guest speakers and alumni career panel
• Took notes and communicated with chapter members on upcoming events and chapter information
Elon University’s Club Softball | President (current), Vice President Aug 2017-May 2020
• Communicated with leaders of opposing teams to generate a game schedule and coordinated with umpires
• Attended meetings and events as a representative for our team
• Recruited players, organized team events, and oversaw team practices and games