Honor Society® member
Meredith Mckinney
project manager at UNCW Serve, Student Community Engagement
- bachelor of science in nursing
- Class of 2026
- Pelham, NC
Member since May 2023
About
As a sophomore at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, I am pursuing a career in nursing. Additionally, I am working on campus and helping students become involved in volunteering with local nonprofits in the Wilmington community. I am passionate about promoting community involvement, leadership, and personal development.
Education
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
bachelor of science in nursing
2022 – 2026
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Rockingham County High School
high school diploma
2018 – 2022
Honors and awards
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national honor society
2020-2022, Volunteered within the Reidsville community. Organized school events.
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beta club
2019-2022
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Scholar Athlete award
2018-2022, 4.0 gpa as a 4 sport student
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deans list
2022-23. 4.0 GPA at the University of North Carolina Wilmington
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summa cum laude
Graduated High school from Rockingham County High school with a 4.2 gpa
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Mid State 3A Swimmer of the year
I was chosen by coaches from our conference as swimmer of the year during our conference swim meet.
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021-22 Mid-State 3A All Conference honors
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am pursuing a travel nurse career. This type of nursing will allow me to work in different locations, gain diverse experiences, and often receive higher pay and benefits. I am pursuing this career because I enjoy adventure, flexibility, and working in diverse environments. I believe travel nursing will be an exciting and fulfilling career for me because I have a passion for helping others,
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including cleaning, cooking, and photography. Cleaning is very therapeutic and satisfying for me, and I love having a clean and organized space. Cooking is another creative outlet for me. I enjoy exploring new flavors and experimenting with recipes. It is also a way I express love and care for others by preparing meals for family and friends.
In addition to these hobbies, I also enjoy taking pictures of the sunset. This allows me to appreciate the beauty of nature and document memories and moments in time.
Experience
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project manager
UNCW Serve, Student Community Engagement
Mar 2022 – May 2026
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cashier/barista
Crave Nutrition, Reidsville NC
Apr 2020 – Jul 2022
Volunteering
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Rang the bell to help serve my community.
Salvation Army Volunteer of Rockingham County
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-helped package orders for families, and wrapped diapers in packs of 10.
Diaper Bank, Wilmington NC
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helped repair a retired veterans home
Warm NC
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packaged food
Food Bank of Eastern NC
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played baseball with people with disabilities ages 4-up
Miracle League Wilmington
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-coordinated activities with residents in the nursing home. Painted and exercise class
Spring Harbor
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ILM Coastal Cleanup
Picked up trash off the road in downtown Wilmington
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
Additional information
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