Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Experience (600 hours)
Certification
Timeline
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Brianna McKenzie

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate postpartum nurse with almost 2 years of experience providing exceptional maternal and neonatal care. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and strengthen interpersonal skills while continuing to provide outstanding patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, Florida
09.2024 - Current

• Provided comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and newborns, including assessment, monitoring, and education on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans based on patients' needs and preferences.
• Conducted postpartum assessments, including vital signs, uterine involution, fundal height, lochia characteristics, and emotional well-being of mothers.
• Assisted with breastfeeding initiation and provided guidance on positioning, latch techniques, and management of breastfeeding challenges.
• Administered medications and performed procedures such as intravenous therapy, wound care, and perineal care according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Educated patients and families on postpartum self-care, newborn care, and signs and symptoms of postpartum complications.
• Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
• Acted as a resource and provided Emotional and Physical support to new mothers in adapting to their new roles and responsibilities.
• Lactation support

•Assumed charge nurse responsibilities during shifts, overseeing patient management and coordinating care among staff.

•Floated to NICU to take care of smaller preterm infants along with floating to Labor & Delivery to take care of antepartum.

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

South Hillsborough VA Clinic
Riverview , FL
05.2019 - 09.2024

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2018 - 05.2019

Medical Support Assistant

James A Haley VA Medical Center
Tampa, FL
03.2016 - 03.2018

Appeals Caseworker

Binder And Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 03.2016

File Clerk

Binder And Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
Tampa, Florida
02.2015 - 06.2015

Personal Assistant

Star Studded Cutz
Spring Valley, NY
07.2009 - 12.2014

Sales Associate

Lucille Roberts
Nanuet, NY
05.2011 - 04.2012

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Time management skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Clinical Experience (600 hours)


• Preceptorship: Neuro/Med Surg – Advent Health Tampa – 04/24-5/24
- Assessed and monitored patients with neurological issues
- Administered medications and interventions
- Provided care for patients with LTM for seizures and epilepsy
• Medical-Surgical Care: Advent Health Tampa - 03/24-04/24
- Assessed and monitored patients with cardiac conditions.
- Monitored cardiac monitoring equipment
• Medical-Surgical Care: Tampa General Hospital - 10/23-12/2023
- Performed wound care and dressing changes
- Administered medications, treatment and IV fluids
• Mental Health: Gracepoint - 04/23 - 05/23
- Monitored and documented patients progress
• Labor & Delivery, NICU: Tampa General Hospital - 03/23-04/23
- Monitored patients progress during birthing process
- Learned to recognize signs of maternal and fetal distress
- Prepared patients for and observed cesarean section
- Identified patient needs and provided appropriate care
-Provided support throughout the various stages of labor
- Monitored vitals signs of newborns
- Fed and provided care for premature babies
•Pediatric Care: Tampa General Hospital - 02/23-03/23
- Performed complete and accurate head to toe assessments
- Observed the administration of blood/ blood products
- IV therapy
- Performed colostomy care
•Medical-Surgical Care: South Florida Baptist Hospital - 10/22-12/22
- Assessed and monitored vital signs
- ACHS glucose checks
- Administered medications PO, SubQ, IM
- Performed full head to toe assessments on assigned patients

Certification

  • · Florida Registered Nurse RN9663567
    · Certified Basic Life Support
    · Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
    · Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
09.2024 - Current

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

South Hillsborough VA Clinic
05.2019 - 09.2024

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2019

Medical Support Assistant

James A Haley VA Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2018

Appeals Caseworker

Binder And Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
06.2015 - 03.2016

File Clerk

Binder And Binder Social Security Disability Advocates
02.2015 - 06.2015

Sales Associate

Lucille Roberts
05.2011 - 04.2012

Personal Assistant

Star Studded Cutz
07.2009 - 12.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dominican College of Blauvelt
Brianna McKenzie