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Alex Beshears

Columbia

Summary

Pre-nursing student at the University of Missouri with hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and clinical exposure in emergency and outpatient settings. Committed to advancing skills in clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Aiming for admission to the Sinclair School of Nursing BSN program to enhance patient-centered care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Bluffs Nursing and Retirment Home
Columbia
10.2024 - Current

• Provided direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), while maintaining patient dignity and safety

• Collaborated with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members to support high-quality care

• Developed therapeutic relationships with residents to identify individual needs and changes in condition

• Observed and promptly reported injuries, behavioral changes, or health concerns to charge nurses

• Demonstrated accountability, professionalism, and compassion in a long-term care clinical environment

Clinical Observation

Emergency Department Job Shadow Boone Hospital
Columbia

Observed registered nurses in a Level I trauma emergency department

• Learned patient prioritization, clinical communication, and emergency protocols

• Gained exposure to trauma response and air medical transport services

• Received professional feedback from supervising RN (letter of recommendation https://docs.google.com)

Clinical Observation

Convenient Care Job Shadow Boone Hospital Center
Columbia

• Observed assessment and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries

• Engaged with nursing staff to strengthen understanding of outpatient care and patient education

Education

Pre-Nursing

University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, MO

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Professional Communication

Critical Thinking & Observation

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Ethical & Compassionate Practice

Activities

•    Member, Student Nurses Association — October 2025–Present

•    Food Packager, Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri — September 2024 – Present

•    Camp Counselor, Fairview United Methodist Church — Summer 2023 - 40 hours

•    Varsity Baseball Player, Hickman High School (Freshman 2020 – Senior 2024)

Professional References

Jill Dee - RN, BSN, LNHA, And Clinical Nurse Educator, jilldee67@gmail.com, 573-673-1225, DON at The Bluffs Nursing and Retirement home whenever I was hired. https://docs.google.com

Liz Yankee Fagiolo FNP, AG-ACNP-BC, BSN, Lizard6877@yahoo.com and 573-999-2825, Shadowed her at Boone Health Convenient Care. https://docs.google.com

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Bluffs Nursing and Retirment Home
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Observation

Emergency Department Job Shadow Boone Hospital

Clinical Observation

Convenient Care Job Shadow Boone Hospital Center

Pre-Nursing

University of Missouri
Alex Beshears