1. MEGHAN BLOCH
P.O. Box 1659 Cell: (951) 204-7963
Big Bear City, CA 92314
mbloch0424@pointloma.edu
Objective
I am a dedicated and compassionate individual who has a passion for safe patient care and caring
for the individual as a whole according to hospital policy. I am looking to gain a position as a newly
graduated nurse and further improve my holistic nursing care, advance in knowledge of evidence-
based practice, and continue to pursue advancement within the nursing field.
Education
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA August 2012- May 2016
B.S., Nursing Graduation Date: May 7, 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.904; Dean’s List: Fall 2012-2015, Spring 2013-2015
Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Mu Chapter-At-Large: Member: March 2015-Present
Trustee’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence: August 2012-May 2016
In progress to complete Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate requirements
Certification in BLS (CPR and First Aid) per American Heart Association; Renewal: 2017
ACLS Institute: ACLS and NRP Certified; Renewal: 2018
Phi Delta Lambda Member: Graduated in top 15% of Class of 2016
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Projects
• Scheduled Oral Care Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
• Effects of Delayed Cord Clamping in Preterm Infants Delivered Vaginally
Clinical Experience
Preceptorship at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns January 2016-Present
• Completed 144 hours in a 72 bed (approx. 36 each floor) Maternal and Infant Services Unit
(Postpartum). Sharp Mary Birch is a center for excellence in regards to maternal health and
breastfeeding services as well as being Magnet-designated. They deliver more than 9,000
babies a year as well as have a level III NICU.
• Cared for 8 patients (4 couplets: Mother and neonate pairs) each shift along with my preceptor.
• Performed culturally-appropriate couplet care while learning professional nursing practice and
collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Student Nurse Clinical Practicum
Hospital Unit Hours
UCSD-Hillcrest Medical/Surgical 120
VA- La Jolla Medical Surgical 120
Scripps Mercy-Hillcrest Critical Care (Telemetry, Stepdown, 120
OR, ED, ICU)
Rady Children’s Hospital Medical/Surgical Pediatrics 120
Sharp Mary Birch Obstetrics 120
Sharp Mesa Vista Mental Health 140
The Language Academy School Nurse-Public Health 50
Other Various Locations Public Health 40

2. Work Experience
! Camp Nurse
Pine Summit Christian Camp- (May 25, 2015-August 22, 2015)
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
-Provided basic first aid to campers, approximately 600-700 campers per week plus 100 staff
-Assisted LVN in camper care
-Coordinated camper transfer if higher care was needed
-Organized health forms and medical transfer forms
-Performed camper health intake forms and assessments
! Lifeguard and Camp Aide
Pine Summit Christian Camp- (May 27, 2014-August 27, 2014)
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
-Responsible for ensuring all swimmers were safe
-Required to monitor a maximum of 25 swimmers at a time
-Assisted in the kitchen and with camp cleaning
-Received childcare training from The Salvation Army
! Foundation Volunteer and Member
Seven Stars Foundation- (Feb. 7, 2007-Present)
-Member for nine years
-Assist in raising money for fallen military family members
-Manage registration for the Annual Run for Freedom
Professional Organizations/Leadership
CNSA-PL and NSNA August 2013-Present
Member of California Nursing Student Association at Point Loma and National Student Nurses’
Association
Senior Class Representative January-May 2016
Selected by faculty to collaborate on curriculum as well as university policy to represent my peers
within the Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing.
University and Community Service
Festival of Health April 2014, 2015, & 2016
Provided health education to a low-income, culturally-diverse community as well as screenings,
childcare, referrals, and preventative care.
Flu Shot Clinics October 2014 & 2015
Administered flu shots to nursing students in need of vaccination as well as participated in a flu shot
clinic at the Health Promotion Center (HPC) within a low-income community.
Down Syndrome Easter Egg Hunt Spring 2013, 2014, & 2015
Volunteered to be paired with a family with a child who had Down syndrome to provide some respite
care and help with the events of the Easter egg hunt.
SKILLS & HONORS
! Mantoux Tuberculosis Testing Certified
! Waterfront Lifeguard Certified
! Class Valedictorian (Big Bear High School- Class of 2012)