LAUREN MORRIS

MORRI2LJ@dukes.jmu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a nursing position in a critical care unit utilizing knowledge I gained
from a rigorous nursing program and clinical setting.

EDUCATION:
James Madison University: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduation December 2019
Fall 2016-December 2019
Cumulative GPA: 3.64 · Major GPA: 3.56

NOTABLE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:

Capstone: Augusta Health – ICU, Staunton, VA, October-December 2019
Transition to Practice Practicum: Winchester Medical Center – Pulmonary/Renal Unit,
Winchester, VA, August-October 2019
 Prioritized care for multiple patients.
 Performed general nursing skills and safely gave medications.
The Tanzanian Perspective – Community Health: Tanzania, Africa, May-June 2019
 Participated in community outreach clinics that gave almost 300 people access to care.
 Performed skills in Shirati Hospital such as scrubbing in on surgeries and performing
assessments on people of different ages.
 Learned the importance of understanding a patient’s culture in providing quality care.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES:
JMU Nursing Student Association “Breakthrough to Nursing” co-chair: Spring 2018-2019
 Responsible for “bridging the gap” between pre-nursing and nursing students.
 Coordinated Program for JMU School of Nursing tours.
Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity “Initiate Advisor”: Spring 2019
 Ensured that 28 recruits completed necessary requirements to become members.
 Improved my time management and communication skills.
 Learned how to organize and lead meetings.

HONORS:
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society: Spring 2019-Present
Deans List: 5 semesters

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Waitress: Duckworths Grill and Taphouse, Mooresville, NC, Summer 2018 and Summer 2019
 Managed timing of food service with friendly demeanor.
Cashier: Brawley Market and Carwash, Mooresville, NC, Summer 2017 and Summer 2018
 Responsible for opening and closing the store, assisted customers, and ran cash register.