Box 1091, St.

Catherine University
(651) 690-0000

Lois Laboratory

2004 Randolph Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

email: llaboratory@stkate.edu
Sue Student

Objective
To obtain an internship that will use and enhance my scientific knowledge and laboratory skills, as
well as my communication, organizational, and motivational skills.
Education
St. Catherine University, St.Paul, MN
Double Major: Biology and Nursing. Expected graduation: May 2012
Current overall GPA: 3.25, GPA in Major Coursework: 3.89
Academic Deans List
Recipient of St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship
Executive Board Member of the University Association Governing Board
Relevant coursework
Biology of Microorganisms
Genetics
Cell biology
General biology I and II
Human Anatomy and physiology I and II

Histology
Organic chemistry I
General Chemistry I and II
Evolutionary Biology

Research experience
Biology of Microorganisms: Unknown bacteria identification, antibiotic resistance analysis
Genetics: Recombinant DNA project
General Biology: Two semester-long research projects, laboratory reports, poster sessions;
PowerPoint and Excel used for results presentations
Laboratory skills/Equipment
Agarose Bel Electrophoresis
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
Column Chromatography
Staining and Culture of Microorganisms
Cultivation and Manipulation of Fruit Flies
Bacterial transformation
Plasmid DNA isolation and purification

bright Field Microscopy

Fluorescence Microscopy
Aseptic Technique
Centrifugation
PH meter
Spectrophotometer
Analytical Balance

Employment History
St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
Student Ambassador
2009 to present
Represent St. Kates to prospective students. Conduct tours and provide information
Serve as liaison between prospective students and administration
Teaching Assistant for Cell Biology Lab and Genetics Lab
Prepare equipment and supplies for lab instruction
Serve as informational resource and lab assistant for students
Assist students in troubleshooting lab problems

September 2009-present

Paynesville Area Hospital, Paynesville, MN. May 23, 2009-June 17, 2009
Outpatient Care
Diagnoses: Post Mastectomy, Post Bunionectomy, Post Achilles tendon repair, Shoulder tendonitis, Rotator cuff
Dysfunction, Adhesive Capsulitis, Olecranon Impingement, Low back pain, Cervical pain, Headaches, Post total knee
replacement, Burns, Puncture wounds, Cerebral Palsy, Multitrauma, Fractures, Mental Retardation, Birth Anoxia, Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome, Stroke,
Treatment/modalities utilized: Manual therapy techniques, McKenzie techniques, Ultrasound/Phonophoresis, Hot/Cold
packs, Endurance training, Strength training, Wound care, Whirlpool, Range of Motion, Exercise instruction, Patient
education. Responsible for partial patient load by end of clinical.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Minnesota APTA
Presenter:
Syringomyelia Inservice, October 2009
Inservices Attended:
TMJ evaluation and treatment, Manual therapy techniques, Blood born pathogens, Confidentiality training, Wound Care,
Patellar/ankle/foot taping, Symptom Magnifiers, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Arthritis Drugs, Cervical Evaluation and
manual therapy treatment techniques, McKenzie techniques- Low back and Cervical evaluation and treatment
Observations:
Orthotics casting and creation of temporary orthotics, Back School, HCMC Burn Unit, Weekly inpatient and outpatient
rounds, Presurgical physical therapy evaluations and education clinic, Orthopedic physical therapy department of St. Josephs
Hospital, Speech swallow evaluation, Long Term Care Facility- Belgrade, Pediatrics Willmar School District, Home Health
visit- Paynesville
Volunteer Experience:
Physical Therapy Service, Duluth, MN outpatient facility observation
Polinsky Rehabilitation Center, Duluth, MN Neurological Rehabilitation observation, and Pediatric Ballet Class
observation
YMCA, St. Cloud, MN Pediatric Swimming lessons assistant
Benedictine Health Center, Duluth, MN Long Term Care Facility observation
St. Cloud Orthopedic Center, St. Cloud, MN Outpatient observation
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Services, St. Cloud, MN. February 2009-May 2011
Performed treatment set up, patient transfers, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and other general clerical duties
under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Student Assistant
Registrars Office, St. Catherine University, Minneapolis, MN. September 2009- May 2011
Filed confidential documents and completed data entry. Used good communication skills to respond to diverse public.
Junior High Volleyball Coach
St. Paul High School, St. Paul, MN. September 2008 November 2008
Organized Junior High Girls Volleyball team practices and game line-ups, aided ticket sales of varsity sports, line judged
varsity volleyball and refereed junior high volleyball.
Nanny
Family in St. Cloud, MN. May 2005- September 2008
Summer nanny for family of six; infant, 6, 9, and 12 year olds. Provided extensive experience working with various child
developmental needs.
Work Study Supervisor
Reif Recreation Center, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN. September 2005-March 2008
Managed work study students during the academic school year. Performed all hiring, scheduling and budgeting. Supervised
all sport activities and developed game management program. Revised employee handbook.

Orientation leader
September 2009
Oriented new students to the University, its polices and activities
Facilitated small group discussions throughout semester-long orientation program
Demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills

Sample lab/research resume. Note the laboratory skills section and relevant
coursework.

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