Molly L. Higgins, RN, BSN1586 Old Stage Road | Williston, VT 05495 | (802) 238-9498 | mlhiggin@uvm.edu Received licensure in the state of Massachusetts September 2016Objective To serve in a dynamic and challenging interdisciplinary environment and to help people in their time of need. My goal is to build on my communication, time management, and leadership skills promoted in four years of nursing school, gain knowledge and experience, and excel in clinical practice.Education Clinical Experience| The University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington, Vermont | 2012-2016

2.5 years of clinical experience at UVM Medical Center Specialties include: Trauma/burns, GI, Neurology, Psychology, Pediatrics,

Ante/Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, OR, Geriatrics, and Public Health Senior Practicum completed on the Mother/Baby Unit (126 hours)

Managed a full nursing patient load each shift, coordinated care with preceptor and team, and gained a realistic experience of the nursing responsibility in an acute care setting.

University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Burlington, Vermont | 2012-2016

Bachelors of Science, Nursing | GPA 3.1 2012 NFHCA DI National Academic Squad 2012 America East Academic Honor Roll

Experience Division I Field Hockey | The University of Vermont| 2012-2016

Practiced year round while balancing an intense academic load. Named to the 2013 All-Tournament Team and the 2014 America East All-Conference Second Team. Elected as Team Captain in 2015.

Field Hockey Camp Counselor | Vermont Field Hockey| Summer 2013-2015 Mentored young women ages 11-18 Promoted a prevention lifestyle based on health and wellness. Exemplified the dedication of a Division I student-athlete.

Classroom Assistant | Reach For the Stars Daycare | Summer 2014 Worked with children aged newborn to pre-k, observing child-development milestones while facilitating learning techniques specific to the child’s developmental level. Facilitated relationship-based parent-child-caregiver dynamic.

Childcare Provider| Summer 2012, 2013 Provided daily care and supervision for four children ages 6-12. Formulated daily care plan with a focus on healthy lifestyle routines.

Dining Room Server | Pillsbury Manor Senior Home| Summer 2011-2012 Served on at team committed to the compassionate care of elders. Established meaningful relationships with clients. Educated about public health practices and self-care.

Skills & Abilities MANAGEMENT 

Used valuable in-patient clinical hours to gain learning experiences such as administering medications safely and timely, and connecting the diagnosis to the patient’s specific needs.

COMMUNICATION  As a team captain- operated as the liaison between coaches and teammates to foster open communication, trusting relationships, and a hard working culture-“better every day” on and off the field. As a nursing student- utilized the nursing process and therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with patients/family.

LEADERSHIP  Captain of the UVM Field Hockey Team. Demonstrated dedication, optimism, responsibility, and active listening Facilitated utilization of stress management skills fostering open communication and mentorship opportunity

Boston Marathon 2014 & 2016