Alisha McKinney
Tuttle,OK
Summary
High-performing RN with 17 years of experience who brings an "old-school" work ethic and advanced skill set to the table, with an eagerness to continue learning new skills and growing professionally. Extensive and variable background that includes vascular access, direct patient care in cardiac step-down, the home, and clinic settings. Experience in functioning in different roles such as house supervisor, charge nurse, educator, and preceptor.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion/Vascular Access Nurse
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinate patient discharges from the hospital to ensure a seamless transition
- Educate and train patients on self-administered IV antibiotics
- Monitor labs and address patient needs or concerns, including collaborating with the physician when needed
- Place, maintain, and troubleshoot PICC lines
- Assist the physicians during clinic, coordinate infusion therapy set ups and other care needs
Vascular Access/Infusion Nurse
Vital Systems of Oklahoma
Mustang , OK
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Placement of PICC, midline, or PIV catheters
- Administration of IV antibiotics, biologics, and TPN in the home
- Intrathecal pump refills and programming
- Educated and trained patients on self-administered infusions
Staff Nurse/House Supervisor-PCCU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2008 - 08.2021
- Provided direct bedside care to patients in cardiac step-down
- Preceptor for new nurses
- Cared for patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures, performed arterial sheath removals and conscious sedation
- Placed PICC lines, midlines, and US-guided PIV's.
- Supervised staff, made assignments, coordinated bed flow, performed rapid assessments on declining patients
- Educated staff on various topics during annual training events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05-2009
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Team player
- PICC insertion
- Self motivated
- Strong critical thinking
- Quick learner
- Multi-tasking
- Detail-oriented and organized
Timeline
Infusion/Vascular Access Nurse
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC
07.2024 - Current
Vascular Access/Infusion Nurse
Vital Systems of Oklahoma
09.2021 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse/House Supervisor-PCCU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University