Andrea Dufour
Madawaska, Maine *4756
Home Phone: 207-***-****
Cell Phone: 207-***-****
ksbcnp@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a secure position as a graduate nurse that will help to achieve and further develop my
knowledge and skills to be utilized towards career advancement
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maine at Fort Kent
Graduation Date: December 2011
GPA: 3.89 1155 Clinical and Lab Hours
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, University of Maine, 2008
Concentration: Marine Biology
High School Diploma, Madawaska High School, 2004
Skills
• Exceptional caring and reflective listener dedicated to helping others
• Confident and effective communicator in a team environment
• Hardworking and goal driven with excellent time management
• Positive, energetic attitude even in stressful situations
• Proficient with latest version of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Memberships
Student Nurses Organization: Active member at the University of Maine at Fort Kent
Nursing Honor Society: Active member at the University of Maine at Fort Kent
Professional Experience
CARY MEDICAL CENTER Caribou, Maine
Preceptorship: Intensive Care Unit: 240 Hours Fall 2011
• Provide care that is priority based, addressing the needs of the patient and their families
• Ensure clear and descriptive documentation to communicate care provided
• Communicate effectively to collaborate with other members of the health care team
• Confidence in performing basic nursing skills and medication administration
ST. JOSEPH’S NURSING AND REHABILATION FACILITY Frenchville, Maine
Certified Nursing Assistant 2009-Present
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Keep nurses updated with changes in residents’ health
• Provide comfort and support to residents and their families throughout the bereavement process
• Work well with other certified nursing assistants in order to provide safe resident care
THE JACKSON LABORATORY Bar Harbor, Maine
Animal Resources and Services Assistant 2008-2009
• Responsible for mice welfare used in research at laboratories across the world
• Developed colonial management skills: weaned mice and created new breeding units
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH CENTER Orono, Maine
Marine Tropical Fish Husbandry Volunteer Summer 2008
• Responsible for the welfare of marine tropical fish used for research at the University of Maine
• Monitored all animal health and environmental parameters; learned stock management
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY Bangor, Maine
Linens Department Sales Associate 2006 –2008
• Provided excellent customer service and trained incoming employees
• Contributed to team’s success in increasing sales 11% over last year
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE GRADUATE SCHOOL Orono, Maine
Administrative Assistant September 2005 - May 2006
• Reviewed and corrected over 100 final graduate theses submitted for graduation
• Provided clerical support for graduate school application process