Blake Alexandra Parkes

105 Bing Court Winchester, VA 22602

(540)-539-5377 bparkes11@su.edu
OBJECTIVE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate Nurse (May 2016) seeking an RN job on a pediatric unit.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
Anticipated Date of NCLEX
Spanish Study Abroad Program
Mester School: Salamanca, Spain
Focused on conversation, grammar and medical terminology.

GPA: 3.471
Expected Graduation: May 2016
June 2016
June 2014

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

CNA Certification, Virginia
ACLS Certification
Child Abuse and Neglect Course Certificate, Virginia Department of Social Services
National Incident Management System, An Introduction Course Certificate, Federal Emergency
Management System
Introduction to the Incident Management System Course Certificate, Federal Emergency
Management System
Active Shooter Course Certificate, Federal Emergency Management System
Stroke Scale Test Certificate of Completion, National Institute of Health
Disaster Cycle Series: An Overview Certificate of Completion, American Red Cross
Health Services Fundamentals 1 Certificate of Completion, American Red Cross
Health Services Fundamentals 2 Certificate of Completion, American Red Cross
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
96 Hour Preceptorship Warren Memorial Hospital, ED
February 2016-Present
CNA at Blue Ridge Hospice
January 2016-Present
CNA at Free Medical Center
January 2013- Present
Gifted Independent study (GIS) Shadowing
January 2012-May 2012
o Shadowed school nurse at Red Bud Run Elementary School and created a presentation on
nutrition that was used as an educational tool in the school.
GIS Shadowing
August 2011 December 2011
o Shadowed ER nurse at Winchester Medical Center (WMC) and created a presentation on
acetaminophen overdoses that was used as an educational tool in the hospital.
GIS Shadowing
January 2011-May 2011
o Shadowed a Wound Care & Ostomy nurse at WMC and created a presentation on Pressure
Sores that was used as an educational tool in the hospital.
GIS Shadowing
August 2010-December 2010
o Shadowed an oncology nurse in chemotherapy at WMC and created a presentation on cancer
clinical trials that was used as an educational tool in the hospital.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Fundraising for Winchester Medical Center Cancer Center
COPD Awareness Education at Winchester Medical Center
Volunteer CNA at Free Medical Clinic, Winchester, VA
Volunteer coaching middle school volleyball

October 2015
October 2015
December 2012-Present
January 2013- Present

Blake Alexandra Parkes

105 Bing Court Winchester, VA 22602
(540)-539-5377 bparkes11@su.edu

Congregational Community Action Project (CCAP) Food Drive

November 2015
o Coordinated a canned food drive for underprivileged community members.
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation: Adopt a Wish Program
2010-2011
o Developed a project to raise $16,000 to grant the wish of a local child diagnosed with AML.
o Recruited local business leaders to support the project and coordinated sponsorship with the
foundation.
Vacation Bible School Crew Leader
Consecutive Summers Since 2010
o Sole caregiver for a child with spina bifida.
o Lead a crew of preschool children.

LEADERSHIP
Program Coordinator for Student Nurses Association, Shenandoah University
2015-Present
Captain of Shenandoah University Volleyball Team
2014, 2015
Sunday School teacher at First Presbyterian Church, Winchester, VA
2013 - Present
Coach at Shenandoah University Orion Volleyball Camp
Consecutive Summers Since 2012
Crew Leader at First Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School Consecutive Summers since 2010
ACTIVITIES
Member of Shenandoah University Student Nurses Association
Member of Shenandoah University NCAA Division III Womens Volleyball Team
HONORS
Deans List, 8 semesters
Academic All American Nomination
Old Dominion Athletic Conference Womens Volleyball Second Team
Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Award
Academic All American Nomination
Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Award
Academic All American Nomination

2014-2016
2012-2016

Fall 2012 Spring 2016

2015-2016
Fall, 2015
2013-2014
2013-2014
2012-2013
2012-2013

SKILLS
Intermediate Spanish language skills including medical terminology.
Proficient in SimChart (computer charting program used at Shenandoah University)
Proficient in EPIC (electronic health record software)