Abby Plambeck, Freelance Writer    Education: University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Bachelors in Nursing Graduated May 1996 with honors Computer Expertise: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress Work Experience: Freelance Writer (Jan 2001-present, full time beginning April 2004) St. Francis Hospital - Milwaukee, WI (Oct 2001-March 2004) Medical Transcription (Alternative position due to severe latex allergy.) St. Michael Hospital – Milwaukee, WI (Sept 2000-Oct 2001) Critical Care Nurse Clinician Experience included extensive committee work, teaching individuals and groups, public speaking, writing/revising nursing and hospital materials, and assisting with staff competencies. St. Michael Hospital – Milwaukee, WI (April 1998-Sept 2000) Intensive Care Unit – registered nurse Extensive experience caring for patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal, and neurological diagnoses, including cardiac bypass surgery, continuous dialysis, and ventilator management. Also included committee work, precepting new nurses, and teaching nursing orientation classes. MedaCare Ambulance – Milwaukee, WI (Nov 1998-Oct 2000) Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit – registered nurse Experience included transporting critically ill patients between hospitals. St. Mary’s Hospital - Rhinelander, WI (Aug 1996-March 1998) Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit – registered nurse Intensive Care Unit – registered nurse (transfered June 1997) Volunteer Experience: American Latex Allergy Association Member of Board of Directors (July 2001-present) Editor/designer of quarterly newsletter for physicians and consumers. Extensive experience with QuarkXPress. Writing Courses Taken: Proofreading Skills (Business Writing Center, Normal, IL) Short Story Writing (Fairy Folk Press) The Everything Guide To Writing A Novel (Coffeehouse For Writers) Writing Historical Fiction (Coffeehouse For Writers)