Emma Koenig

Email: koenigem@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Expected May 2018

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chronic Illness Minor
 President’s list, Fall 2015; Dean’s list Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017
 Current Cumulative GPA: 3.5

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Capstone Experience, Spring 2018

Will shadow registered nurse for 200 hours, providing direct nursing care for up to 5 patients on an adult
neurology, stroke, and epilepsy monitoring floor
University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, 200 hours

Transition to Practice Clinical, Spring 2018

Provided direct nursing care for 3-4 acutely ill patients, acted as charge nurse for one 12 hour shift on a renal, stroke,
and telemetry floor
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA 90 hours

Pediatric Nursing Clinical, Fall 2017

In-home respite pediatric care, well-child school screenings, pediatric simulation
Harrisonburg, VA, 45 hours

Community Health Nursing Clinical, Fall 2017

Community assessment, hospice nurse shadowing experience, “Suitcase Clinic” for the homeless
Harrisonburg, VA and Augusta County, VA, 90 hours

Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical, Spring 2017

Planned and provided direct nursing care for one patient in a progressive care unit (intermediate care/step-down
ICU) focused on cardiac disease processes
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA, 90 hours

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical, Spring 2017

Provided direct nursing care for patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit, observed outpatient therapy
Augusta Health, Fishersville, VA, 45 Hours

Women's Health Nursing Clinical, Spring 2017

Provided direct nursing care to postpartum couplets, shadowed in both the labor and delivery and the newborn
nursery setting
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA, 45 hours

Foundational Nursing Clinical, Fall 2016

Provided basic nursing care in an acute inpatient neurological rehabilitation setting
UVA Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, 90 hours

WORK EXPERIENCE

Patient Care Technician May 2017 – Present

Staffing Resource Office, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
 Work on a variety of acute and critical care units to fill staffing needs
 Provide compassionate and friendly basic nursing care such as vital signs, ambulation, blood sugar checks, and
personal hygiene
 Communicate in an effective manner with the inter-professional care team about patient needs and conditions
 Sit with patients as a safety-minded, caring personal companion as needed
 Emma Koenig
Email: koenigem@dukes.jmu.edu

Home Health Aide April 2016 – March 2017

Carefree Home Health, Harrisonburg, VA
 Gave private and professional personal hygiene
 Provided thorough light housekeeping and cooking
 Reminded of medication within scope
 Monitored blood sugar and vital signs as ordered
 Gave friendly, open, and non-judgmental companionship

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer July 2012 – May 2014

Emergency Department, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Spotsylvania, VA
 Ensured patients and their family were comfortable and felt taken care of
 Communicated messages between patients and their families to their nurses in a timely and confidential
manner
 Assisted in re-stocking supplies
 Assisted in turning rooms over in a timely manner, increasing patient satisfaction

ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT

Director of Inter-Fraternal Activities December 2015 – December 2016

Delta Gamma Fraternity, Epsilon Nu Chapter
 Organized chapter activities and kept record of participation on an online point system
 Coordinated intramural teams and encouraged chapter participation

Director of Service Hours December 2016 – Present

Delta Gamma Fraternity, Epsilon Nu Chapter
 Arrange service opportunities in local retirement homes and school for the deaf and blind for approximately
200 women
 Record service hours to ensure all members complete all service hour requirements

Community Outreach Chair April 2016 – Present

Nursing Student Association, James Madison University Chapter
 Organize event for local seniors to promote mental and emotional health
 Coordinate supply drive and meal for Ronald McDonald House,
 Collaborate with board members to ensure a positive and meaningful experience for members