Madeline Wood Ellis1009 Beacon Bluff Court l Colorado Springs, Colorado l 80905 (719) 339 9439

madelinewoodellis@yahoo.com

Education:University of Nebraska-LincolnPursuing Bachelor of Nutrition ScienceMinor: Humanities in MedicineGraduation: May 2017

Honors and Awards:Awarded by the University of Nebraska: - College of Education and Human Sciences Dean’s List, Fall 2014-Ruth Leverton Scholarship-Nebraska Legacy Scholarship-Nebraska Legend ScholarshipSumma Cum Laude High School Graduation award, May 2013

Work Experience:Proformance Physical Therapy September 2014-Present Physical Therapy Aide Lincoln, Nebraska

Perform ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electric stimulation Assist patients with exercise, stretch, ice, and heat Assemble weekly aide schedules in coordination with physical therapist

availability

Associates in Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery May 2014-August 2014Summer Employee Colorado Springs, Colorado

Office operator/triage for incoming calls Conversed with Doctors, hospital staff and concerned patients Administrative work: organized patient charts and medical paperwork Handled equipment and assisted the surgeon when needed

Clinical Experience: Observation Summer 2014

o Obstetrics and Gynecology Routine exam Vaginal deliveries C-Sections

o Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery Office procedures General and I.V. sedation Maxillary and mandibular osteotmies

Surgical Assist Summer 2014 o Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vaginal delivery C-Section

o Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery

Surgical extractions I.V. Sedation

Research Experience:Psychology and Nutrition Taste Test Study Spring 2015Research Assistant Lincoln, Nebraska

Volunteer based study primarily focused on collecting data regarding personal nutrition habits and psychological/sociological factors that may correlate to obesity

Utilization of crucial lab techniques (i.e. weighing samples, reading research scripts, and interfacing with the research volunteers)

Volunteer Experience:Hospice Care Volunteer Spring 2014-PresentTabitha Health Care Services Lincoln, Nebraska

Offer companionship and guidance to terminally Ill patients and their families Provide care focused primarily on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure

Disabilities Volunteer Summer 2017-PresentMunroe-Meyer institute at UNMC Omaha, Nebraska

Provide services and support to persons with intellectual, developmental, and/or genetic disorders

Assist with fun and therapeutic activities (i.e. swimming, arts and crafts, music, cooking class) as a summer camp volunteer for ages 15-21yrs.

Friendship Home Match Program Volunteer 2013-2014The Friendship Home Lincoln, Nebraska

Assigned to benefit a child subjected to domestic abuse Spend time with the child every week - including individualized activities

specific to the child’s needs/wishes Foster pride, security and hope for the child

Bridges to Prosperity Volunteer Summer 2013Village of Del Sol Nicaragua

Assisted Notre Dame engineer/construction team in building a pedestrian bridge for a rural village

Interacted with local people and their culture Practiced speaking and reading Spanish language Witnessed extreme poverty and the struggles of living in a third-world country

Learning Link Program Participant Fall 2012Memorial Hospital Colorado Springs, Colorado

Shadowed Emergency Room and Pediatric doctors Observed patient care and medical procedures

Medical Intern Volunteer 2011-2012Memorial Hospital Colorado Springs, Colorado

Conducted newborn hearing screenings Interfaced with patients in the Pediatric Department

Involvement:

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority- Xi Chapter, 2013-Present Humanity in Medicine Club, 2013-Present NU Meds Club, 2014-Present Exploring Medicine Learning Community, 2013-2014 National Honor Society-President, 2012-2013 Children’s Literacy Center- Tutor, Spring 2012

Certifications and Skills: CPR Certified, Memorial Hospital, Summer 2013