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	Home Academic Resume Activity Project Video Resume in Word format Resume in PDF format	Resume 505 S.W. 2nd Avenue Apt. 2212 A, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (813) 508-4071 mkleppek@ufl.edu OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship position focusing on health education and behavior, that utilizes my knowledge about chronic diseases, highlights my leadership and organization, and allows me to gain valuable clinical experience in the health care setting. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Health Education Anticipated December 2010 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Specialization: Health Studies Current GPA: 3.76/4.00, Upper Division GPA: 3.91/4.0 HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCIENCE COURSEWORK Foundations of Health Education, Health and Medical Terminology, General Chemistry I & II with Labs, Biology I &II with Labs, Organic Chemistry I, Human Nutrition, Nutrition through the Life Cycle, Human Anatomy with Lab, Human Physiology with Lab, Exercise Therapy, Adapted Physical Activity and Health, Environmental and Behavioral Determinants of Obesity, Women’s Health Issues, Emotional Health Education, Human Sexuality Education, Sociology, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Calculus, Statistics, Physics I EMPLOYMENT Certified Nursing Assistant Comfort Keepers Gainesville, FL January 2010-present Duties: ̇ Provided patient care to my clients such as bathing, dressing, toileting , oral feeding and repositioning ̇ Provided assistance with passive range of motion exercises and took vitals ̇ Performed light housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation ̇ Provided medication reminders and assist with errands for clients ̇ Provided companionship for clients ̇ Have experience working with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Pharmacy Technician Shands Teaching Hospital Gainesville, FL May 2008- September 2008 Duties: Developed interpersonal skills with the nurses and staff Prepared STAT IV’s eveloped valuable computer skills and enhanced my software knowledge Delivered and filled medications for patients Grader, Tutor, and Receptionist Kumon Math and Reading Center at the Lakes Lutz, Florida May 2006-August 2007 Duties: Provided educational enrichment to the students through tutoring, work sheets and flash cards Evaluated the students’ course work and provided feedback and assistance when needed PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Health Educator ATTAC-IT- (AHEC) Tobacco Training and Cessation Program Applied Learning Day Westwood Middle School: Grade 6, 8 Gainesville, FL 32605-5097 October 23, 2009 Duties: Facilitated five 50-minute lesson plans to middle school students Promoted healthy attitudes and behaviors regarding tobacco cessation Served as agents of social change to reduce tobacco use and prevent initiation Encouraged active participation from all students and provided a safe environment Shadow Opportunities Medical Services-Hospitalist: Michael Slaughter PA-C Pathology: Marianne Azneer PA-C Interventional Radiology: Sam Armenia PA-C and Mark Martin PA-C Emergency Medicine: Brian Ames PA-C Facilities: St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida and VA Hospital in Gainesville, Florida July 2009- Present Duties: Observed the Physician Assistants Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar punctures, angiograms, embolizations, suture lacerations, start IVs Take patient histories and physicals and acquire patient consent for procedures Perform physical exams Prescribe proper diagnoses and treatment Order and analyze test Prescribe medications Activities Assistant Baldomero- Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home Land O’ Lakes, Fl December 2006-May 2007 Duties: Performed cognitive and sensory stimulating activities with the residents Developed wonderful relationships with the residents Served as a companion to the residents CERTIFICATIONS Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Florida (# 191966) Expires 12/31/201 CPR-Adult, Child, Infant – Expires 02/06/2011 AED-Adult and Child- Expires 02/06/2011 First Aid- Expires 02/06/2013 TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Xerox Machine, Fax Machine, Microsoft Power point, Adobe Photoshop CAMPUS LEADERSHIP Volunteer, After School Gators at Lake Forest Elementary School Volunteer, Shands Teaching Hospital, Interventional Radiology Volunteer, Camp Boggy Creek Member, Student Helmet Awareness Campaign, University of Florida Member, Mentor-Mentee Program, College of Health and Human Performance Educator, World AIDS Day Education Sessions Member, Florida Alternative Breaks- Youth Empowerment through Sports Member, Florida Alternative Breaks-Public Health PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society for First-Year College Students Golden Key, International Honor Society Delta Epsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society HONORS AND AWARDS Honoree, Dean’s List, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Spring 2009 *References available upon request*
	Contact Meredith Keppel: Email:mkleppek@ufl.edu
	Last Updated: April 10, 2010