1. Tess Wilson
5826 Dawnwood Dr. Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 341-2676  Email: twilso45@slu.edu
OBJECTIVE
Extremely motivated, energetic and compassionate individual with a passion for providing
individualized, holistic care. Looking fora nursing job in an environment that challenges
employees to utilize evidence based practice when providing care and promotes a strong
sense of inter professional teamwork in order to create optimum patient outcomes.
EDUCATION
SaintLouisUniversity,St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (ExpectedMay2016)
SaintLouisUniversityMadrid,Madrid, Spain Spring2014
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
BasicLifeSupport September2015
American Heart Association
HIPPA Training September2013
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Institute forHealthcareImprovementOpen School December2015
Basic Certification
International NursingProgramCertificateofCompletion May2014
Saint Louis University Madrid, Madrid, Spain
RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse– Preceptorship Jan – Current
Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Neuro/Neuro-SurgUnit
Independently provide care fora wide variety of neurology patients: ischemic and
hemorrhagic stroke, brain tumors, neuro trauma, neuro surgery patients, confused and
restless patients, etc. as well as some medical overflow patients. Gained excellent
experience in working alongside and communicating with the healthcare team in order to
provide quality, coordinated care for up to 5 patients with the guidance of a preceptor, as
needed.
Student Nurse– ImmersionPracticum Aug – Dec2015
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Hematology/OncologyUnit
Shadowed members of the interdisciplinary team to improve proficiency of role
identification, communication skills and importance of interprofessional collaboration in
the patient care setting. Coordinated care forup to three patients under nurse and
instructor supervision.
Special project:Worked withfacility management to determine an educational need for
staff on unit. Used evidence based research to determine best practicebefore creating
criteria, evaluation method and recommendations to improve needle safety and
immunization compliance on unit.
Student Nurse– Communityand PublicHealth Jan – May2015
HancockPlaceHealth Clinic, St. Louis, MO

2. Assisted nurse practitioner in providing primary care to the uninsured. Independently took
initial history and assessment data.
Student Nurse– Care ofthe Adult Aug – Dec2014
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Cardiac Step-downUnit
Coordinated care for twopatients under nurse and instructor supervision. Care included
vital signs, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, symptom management and
patient education.
Student Nurse– Care ofthe OlderAdult Aug – Dec2014
Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Acute Careof the ElderlyUnit
Providedcare for older adults with many different chronic and acute conditions.
Responsibilities included wound care, catheter insertion, NG tube placement and feedings,
therapeutic communication, etc.
RELATED EXPERENCE
PDSA CapstoneProject,AcutePainManagement Aug 2015-Current
Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
NeurosurgeryUnit
Creating and implementing evidence based Plan-Do-Study-Actprocess that increases use of
multi-modal pain therapy to improve patient comfortand satisfaction.
Inter Professional Training Aug2012-Current
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Learning with and workingin small groups of students from multiple health majors to study
patient cases and implement team-based care plans.
Special Project:Currently workingwith fellow students studying different health disciplines
to communicate with localhospitals and rehabilitation centers to create a step-by-step
guide to life after a brain injury for patients and families at the Brain Injury Association of
Missouri.
Server Feb 2012– Current
Woody’sLibrary Restaurant, Carmel, IN
Providegreat customer service in a fast paced environment with many colleagues.
Intern May– Aug 2015
Partnership fora Healthy Hamilton County, Noblesville, IN
Collaborated witha diverse group of health care professionals within Hamilton County to
improve the health of the community. Focused on fostering partnerships within the county
to promote coordinated care and improve specific health outcomes.
Volunteer 2011-2012
St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel, IN
EmergencyDepartment
Assisted health care team in providing efficientcare to patients by restocking supplies,
cleaning rooms, transporting patients, providing support and maintaining comfortfor
patients and families.
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Student NursesAssociation Aug 2012-May 2016
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
BillikensforCleanWater Jan 2015-May2016
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

3. Zeta TauAlphaFraternity 2012-2015
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Makea DifferenceDay October2012, 2013,2014& 2015
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
ShowersofService March2013& 2015
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO