Rachel Lynn Klitzke

321 Spooner Hall Marquette, MI Cell: (715) 923-7302 rklitzke@nmu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To act as a charitable health professional both within and without of the healthcare
setting. Dispersing education on the importance of overall wellbeing, womens health,
and mental health.

EDUCATION:

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Bachelor of Community Health Education
Expected in December 2016
Minor Health Education
o Focusing on both womens and mental health education.
Certificate of License Practical Nursing
May 2015

Menominee High School, Menominee MI

High School Diploma

June 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Home Health Aid

May 2016- Present

Arcadia Home Health

Marquette, MI
Responsible for caring for up to 15 patients weekly

Capable of working independently and ethically.

Demonstrate responsibility and work under pressure well.

Capable of independently performing patient checks, give meds/injections, and provide

prodigious care.

Resident Advisor

August 2015 Present

Housing and Residence Life Office
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Act as an advisor, mentor, and friend to incoming first year and current NMU students.
Maintain a safe, responsible, and respectable community for students to live in.
Responsible for maintaining building security and handling emergency situations as needed.

LPN Nursing Clinical Hours

December 2014- August 2015

Marquette General Hospital

Marquette, MI
Responsible for 5 patients during 12 hour day shifts 4 days a week.

Capable of working within LPN scope of practice and aware of CNA and RN scope of practice.

Effectively manage time and complete assigned tasks.

Jump Start Leader

December 2013- May 2015

Multicultural Education and Resource Center

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Required ability formulate strong organizational skills and attention to details.

Capability to read and interpret documents such as office manual, college publications and maps.

Capability to independently write routine emails and correspondence.

Orientation Staff Leader

April 2014 - January 2015

Admissions Department
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Demonstrated over 210 hours of imperative student leadership
Mentored over 320 students.
Conceptually understood the importance of responsibility, respect, and determination.
Introduced keynote speakers while demonstrating stage appropriate presence.

COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCE:

Mortar Board Alumni Chair

March 2015 Present

National Senior Honor Society

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Responsible for communicating with Mortar Board alumni
Planned and coordinating events

Active Minds Chapter President

December 2015 Present

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Founded organization, recruited members, developed bylaws, hold meetings, and oversee all
responsibilities of the organization.
Coordinate with faculty, staff, Marquette community members, and students to bring mental
health stigma awareness to campus.

Presidents Committee on Diversity Member

September 2015 Present

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
This committee helps to promote diversity within NMUs campus. By bringing in speakers,
changing staff/faculty requirements, addressing ongoing issues presented to the committee and
much more.
Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, creative approaches, community awareness, and
acceptance of all forms of diversity.

Black Student Union Communication Chair

September 2014 Present

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Communicating with other organizations in order to network and plan events.

Design posters to facilitate the organizations mission of spreading black culture awareness.

Student Ambassador

September 2014 Present

Admissions Department
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Assist admissions staff with various secretarial/administrative assignments.
Properly recruit students while following state mandated guidelines.
Assist with coordination and volunteering during Wildcat Weekend(s), and Family Weekend(s).

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Make a Difference Day
October 2012, 2014, 2015
Volunteer Center, Marquette, MI
Worked in a timely and efficient manner to assist the Marquette community with raking. Helped
to improve the overall aesthetic look of Marquette by doing so.
Nurse: Influenza Shot Administration
October 2014
Community Flu Shot Clinic
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Helped to educate the importance of influenza vaccinations. While demonstrating skills to
properly draw up, administer, and post care handle vaccinations.

SKILLS
American Sign Language
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
4 Credit Course at Northern Michigan University.

September 2015 - December 2015

Grant Writing Experience

January 2016
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
1 credit course
Wrote 4 grants throughout the course
Successfully was funded by the Marquette Suicide Prevention Alliance for $500 from a grant I
wrote.

Rachel Lynn Klitzke

321 Spooner Hall Marquette, MI Cell: (715) 923-7302 rklitzke@nmu.edu

REFERENCE(S)
Previous Employment:
Shirley Brozzo
Associate Director of Multicultural Education and Resource Center, Northern Michigan University
3001 C.B Hedgcock (campus)
Marquette, MI 49855
Work: (906)-227-1557
Email: Sbrozzo@nmu.edu

Medical Field:
Patti Greethrust
Special Instructor: Nursing Clinical(s), Northern Michigan University
3705 west Science (Campus)
Marquette, MI 49855
Work: 906-227-1335
Email: Pgreenthu@nmu.edu

Character Reference:
Lina Blair
Assistant Dean of Students, Northern Michigan University
2001 C. B Hedgcock (Campus)
Marquette, MI 49855
Work: 906-227-1700
Email: cblair@nmu.edu
*Also Previous Employer*

Academic Reference:
Michelle Johnson
Nursing Professor, Northern Michigan University
3709 West Science Building (Campus)
Marquette, MI 49855
Work: 906-227-2583
Email: Mijohnso@nmu.edu