Kelsey Milam

512-264-5012 . kmilam09@apu.edu . Greater Los Angeles Area

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
GPA: 3.86 Magna Cum Laude

June 2015

NCLEX RN, July 2015

Bachelor of Science, Applied Health Physician Assistant Emphasis (Honors College)
Minor: Biblical Studies
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

May 2013

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nurse Assistant
Basic Life Support Certified
Blood Borne Pathogen Certified
NIH Stroke Scale Certified

September 2012
October 2013
September 2014
February 2015

INTERNSHIP AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Pediatrics Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 84 hours
Labor and Delivery Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA, 84 hours
Medical Surgical Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA, 180 hours
Medical Surgical Kaiser Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park, CA, 180 hours
Mental Health Las Encinas Hospital, Pasadena, CA, 84 hours
Critical Care Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, CA, 135 hours
Community Health Ontario Montclair School District, Headstart, Boys and Girls Club, 135 hours

Fall 2014
Fall 2014
Spring 2014
Summer 2014
Summer 2014
Spring 2015
Spring 2015

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Team Luke Public Health and Medical Services Intern Mexico Outreach, Azusa, CA
Spring 2015 Present
Pioneered a womens and infant health program for womens rehabilitation centers and shelters in order to empower
and promote self-efficacy
Created a public health resource book and training manual in order to better equip students in the areas of public
health, assessment, and Mexican culture before they serve in Mexico
Developed a 5 year partnership plan with Churches and Mexico Outreach Mobile Clinics in Mexicali, Mexico in order to
evaluate, track, and meet their health needs resulting in a sustainable partnership focused on preventative education
Supervised the First Aid Station of groups of approximately 250 students
Student Ministry Coordinator Mexico Outreach, Azusa, CA
Spring 2013
Managed and mobilized 6 Team Luke Health Care teams, which include mobile clinics, adult care, mental health care, and
physical therapy in order to provide support and empowerment as the college students lead teams of 10-15 to serve
Team Member Mexico Outreach, Mexicali, Mexico
Fall 2009 Present
Performed clinical skills and conducted full histories and assessments in mobile clinics throughout Mexicali in order
to give holistic care to the people of Mexicali and improve their wellbeing
Clinic and Education Intern Bamboo School, Bong Ti, Thailand
May August 2013
Cared for highrisk abandoned newborns at Sai Yok Hospital
Assisted in basic wound care and medication administration, drove an ambulance, and performed home visits to the rural
community of Bong Ti and taught English to the nursing staff of Sai Yok Hospital
Health Education and Child Volunteer Ethembeni Family Center, Mpophomeni, South Africa
Fall 2011
Provided care to infants affected by HIV/AIDS epidemic
Instructed families on basic health and personal care focusing on clean water preparation in a public health plan to prevent
the spread of infectious disease
ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH
Committee Chair Entry-Level Masters of Nursing Cohort 41
Member Association of Womens Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Research Presenter Azusa Pacific University Research Symposium
Topics: Skin-to-Skin Contact Following Cesarean Deliveries and the Effect on Breast-Feeding
The Effect of Music Therapy on Post-Operative Pain

Summer 2014
Spring 2015
April 2015

Kelsey Milam
512-264-5012 . kmilam09@apu.edu . Greater Los Angeles Area
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Sigma Theta Tau Iota Sigma Chapter
Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success
Deans List
Azusa Pacific University Honors Program

Spring 2015 - Present

Spring 2013 - Present
Fall 2009 - Spring 2012
Fall 2009 - Spring 2013

STUDY ABROAD SOUTH AFRICA SEMESTER (Azusa Pacific University)

Fall 2011
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Embarked on a 4 month cultural and educational program; traveled and lived with local families
Conducted an assessment study on the work of empowerment and foreign aid in rural post-apartheid South Africa
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher Lake Travis Independent School District, Austin, Texas
Fall 2013
Taught primary and secondary education to facilitate learning by implementing lesson plans, breaking down difficult
concepts, and individualizing material to meet student needs
Private Tutor Austin, Texas
Fall 2013
Taught Algebra, Biology, History and Language Arts to two 8th grade students to improve test scores by creating customized
lessons for each student resulting in an improvement of 10-20% score increase on each students test
Special Education Volunteer Serene Elementary School, Lakeway, Texas
Fall 2008 Present
Provided care and education to children of special needs in the Elementary school setting as well as implemented lesson
plans in order to meet child developmental goals
Language Exchange Volunteer Cerritos Kids Foundation, Azusa, CA
Fall 2009 Spring 2010
Partnered with mothers in the community through English education and empowerment of their abilities as mothers in order
to support local families and provide safe environments for children
Camp Counselor Lake Hills Church, Austin, Texas
June 2009 August 2009
Provided supervision and instruction of Biblical foundations to children ages 10-13 by creating an environment of acceptance
and safety so that they might grow in their relationships
Biology and Chemistry Lab Assistant Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Fall 2010 Fall 2012
Taught lab skills and provided instructional support to classes of 20 students to assist in student learning by creating study
sessions and lab quizzes
Research Assistant Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Organized Human Physiology Lab Research on the subject of Hyponatremia under Dr. Cahleen Shrier
Educated and raised awareness of Hyponatremia to Students of St. Philip the Apostle School in Pasadena, CA
COSTUMER SERVICE AND SALES EXPERIENCE
New Day International Sponsor Intern New Day International, Austin, Texas
June 2009 Present
Educated potential clients about organic food products at over 15 trade shows and grocery stores across the U.S.
Organized and produced accurate purchase orders for clients through use of data management software
Barista Starbucks, Lakeway, Texas
August December 2013
Clarified and recorded beverage orders by listening intently and confirming order choice