Christine M.

Macey
7212 Park Terrace Drive Alexandria, VA 22307
Cell: (703)-229-9107 Email: maceycm@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minor in Chronic Illness
Graduation Expected in May 2016
Deans List Fall and Spring of 2013 and 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.5

EXPERIENCE
Student Tutor for JMU Nursing Department
September 2015 Present
Harrisonburg, VA
Led group sessions twice-a-week as well as held individual tutoring sessions on an as needed basis
Tutored in subject material related to Medical/Surgical Nursing
Precious Times Respite Caregiver Volunteer
September 2015 November 2015
Harrisonburg, VA
Provided 14 hours of respite care for a family whose daughter had special needs on Friday and
Saturday nights.
Delivered components of daughters care including feeding, bathing, dressing, and responsibilities
for daily living.
Respite Caregiver
Port Republic, VA

June 2014 - December 2014

Provided hands on respite care to the parents of a son with special needs.
Developed comfortability and familiarity in delivering services for a client recovering from a brain
tumor removal.

Bolstered understanding of how a critical illness can impact family systems from a holistic
standpoint.

Received compensation for 30 hours a week.

Volunteer Student Mentor

September 2012 October 2014

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, VA

Mentored and befriended an economically-disadvantaged seven-year-old girl in the community for

two years.
Gained insight into the life of a child through daily interpersonal contact as well as through
interactions with family, friends, and teachers.

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS

Inter-professional Collaboration Conference
November, 2015
Analyzed case studies with student members from other disciplines that resulted in an awareness
about how inter- professional collaboration is a key component in patient care.
Nursing Student Association
September 2014- Present
Mentored two younger JMU nursing students as they progressed through the nursing
program. Duties included weekly meetings and providing availability and accessibility for
questions and concerns.
Provided companionship and support through Christmas Caroling at Sunnyside Retirement
Community.
Donated to community charities and programs.
National Student Nurses Association Member

Sigma Theta Tau Phi Mu Nursing Honor Society

September 2015

Inducted September 2015

Poverty Simulation
September 2015
Deepened understanding about different socio-economic backgrounds and reflected on how
differential status affects the delivery of health care systems.
Phi Mu Professional Nursing Development Conference
April 2015
Displayed professionalism and increased background knowledge about several different
topics relevant to the nursing field ranging from therapy dogs to self-care during shift
changes.
Multicultural Awareness Conference
March 2015
Developed understanding of different cultures and experiences from a health care
perspective.
Mastered the key principle that treating others with respect and dignity is in alignment with
the core values of nursing.
Virginia Student Nursing Association Conference, Charlottesville, VA

February 2015

Gained awareness about the many different professions within the field of nursing in
addition to strengthening knowledge base about the history and future direction of nursing.