Lauren King (520) 437-4135 | laurenking@email.arizona.

edu
11934 Dapple Way, San Diego, CA 92128
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenking17/

OBJECTIVE: Dedicated student nurse with two years of clinical experience. Proven skills include patient-centered
care using integrative nursing techniques, implementing evidence-based practice and research, and collaborating
with all members of the care team to promote positive outcomes and patient satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND HONORS

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Dec. 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Cum. GPA 3.504
Wildcat Excellence Award in Academic Achievement Aug. 2013-Dec. 2017
Deans List with Distinction, Deans List- Honorable Mention Fall 2014, Spring 2014
College of Nursing Highest Academic Achievement Award Fall 2015
Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) - 50+ online credit hours May 2017-Aug. 2017
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Curriculum completion Aug. 2017-Nov. 2017

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

BLS for Healthcare Providers certified with American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified with American Heart Association.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES AND HOURS

Preceptorship, Mother-Baby Unit - Tucson Medical Center 180 hours
Leadership Shadowing, Lactation Consultant/Charge RN - Tucson Medical Center 8 hours
Community Health Nursing 90 hours (75 required)
Intensive Care Unit - St. Josephs Hospital 270 hours (clinical + lab)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Palo Verde Behavioral Health 75 hours
Pediatrics Banner University Medical Center 135 hours (clinical + lab)
Adult Med-Surg Northwest Medical Center 135 hours (clinical + lab)
Obstetric/GYN Nursing Tucson Medical Center 75 hours
Nursing Fundamentals & Long-Term Care VA Medical Center 112 hours (clinical + lab)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services (TOPS) Intern, Tucson, AZ Aug. 2017-Nov. 2017
Assisted TOPS staff in teaching healthy pregnancy, life skills, and childbirth education classes to
expecting and current teen mothers. Completed home visits with RN to ensure safety for newborn
and support for mother.

CVS Pharmacy, Sales Associate, San Diego, CA May 2016-Aug. 2016

Provide excellent customer service through use of Spanish-English translation skills to assist
customers and meet weekly sales goals.

Resident Assistant (R.A.), Apache-Santa Cruz Hall, Tucson, AZ Aug. 2014-May 2016
Built community by planning programs and being accessible while also serving as a leader and role
model on campus. Assisted with personal, social, cultural, emotional, academic, and health concerns
with residents and referred students to appropriate resources on campus.
 Volunteer in NICU, Northwest Medical Center, Tucson, AZ Apr. 2015-Apr. 2016
Assisted nurses in NICU procedures requiring patience, organization, and calm demeanor in high-
stress situations. Aided nurses by holding, cuddling, feeding, and changing newborns when needed.
Stocked procedure carts and maintained clean and sterile hospital environment by completing
necessary housekeeping duties.

Liberty Center for Language & Learning- Respite & Rehabilitation, Tucson, AZ Apr. 2015-Sept. 2015
Assisted children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in learning essential skills for daily living through
use of play therapy.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Integrative Touch for Kids Event Volunteer, Tucson, AZ Sept. 2017, Nov. 2017
Assisted Integrative Touch for Kids staff in carrying out integrative healing events at Banner
University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Activities included art and music therapy, pet therapy, and
family meditation.

Break the Silence against Domestic Violence- Social Media Marketing July 2017Present
Responsible for maintaining social media for professional, non-profit organization by displaying
high-impact, graphic photos of survivors of domestic violence to spotlight reality of issue in society.

March of Dimes Event Volunteer, Tucson, AZ Apr. 2017

Assisted event coordinators with volunteer duties including distribution of educational materials,
guiding participants during the walk, and setting up/cleaning up after the event.

Alzheimers Association, Sigma Kappa Philanthropy, Tucson, AZ Mar. 2015-Present

Promote health education of Alzheimers disease, fundraise bi-annually, and participate in Walk to
End Alzheimers annually

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Tucson, Tucson, AZ Apr. 2015Aug. 2016

Served as a mentor, offering guidance, leadership, and friendship to help develop self-confidence
and foster growth and achievement for at-risk youth.

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

American Nurses Association (ANA) - Member Aug. 2017-Present
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) - Member Aug. 2017-Present
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Member & Scholarship Recipient Apr. 2017-Present
National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS)/Sigma Alpha Pi Sept. 2014-Present
Curriculum & Instructional Support Committee- Entry and Professional Sept. 2017-Dec. 2017
Advancement (CISC-EPA) - BSN Student Representative
Oversees implementation and evaluation of BSN/MEPN curriculum, develops, and recommends
changes to the CISC.
Student Nurses University of Arizona (SNUA) Executive Board Jan. 2016Dec. 2017
Public Relations Chairman
Sigma Kappa Sorority Jan. 2015Dec. 2017
Panhellenic Council Recruitment Counselor Aug. 2017
Resident Assistant in Apache-Santa Cruz Hall, Hall Council Co-Advisor Aug. 2014-May 2016