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Carolyn MacKinnon

RN
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with proven leadership expertise and hands-on experience in education-focused roles. Experienced in a wide variety of clinical settings with acute and chronic patients. Retired from the US Army and served as a nurse in a variety of settings and situations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Women's Help Center, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
02.2016 - Current
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost client learning.
  • Supported client and staff educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Assessed client knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance client learning.
  • Provided educational resources to address identified learning deficits for clients.
  • Provided on-going staff training on topics in consultation with Executive Director of organization.
  • Provided direct education to 200 clients per month.

RN

Home Health (Private Duty)
Melbourne, FL
06.2008 - 02.2016
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Managed complex medical conditions while providing in-home care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
08.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.1994 - 05.1996

Skills

Mentoring proficiency

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Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Women's Help Center, Inc.
02.2016 - Current

RN

Home Health (Private Duty)
06.2008 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Florida
08.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
08.1994 - 05.1996

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