Chase Marie McMakin, RN
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Quick-thinking Critical Care Registered Nurse with three years of experience in a general Intensive Care Unit. Adept at providing immediate care and working closely with staff to ensure successful practices. Excellent at monitoring health and care to meet individual patients' needs proactively. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with a wide range of histories and care requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Prioritize patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Mentor and precept new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
- Assess patients, document observations, and review patient charts to determine care needs.
- Supervise cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Check on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms, and the need for emergency interventions.
Sales Associate
Best Buy Co Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
- Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
Education
BSN
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA04-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers
Newport News, VA05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Time Management and prioritization
- Ultrasound IV trained
- CRRT Trained
- Assist with the placement of Central lines and Arterial lines
- Charge Nurse
- MRT/ Code Blue responder
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Interdisciplinary round collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Epic/I-care experience
- Relationship/team building
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Endotracheal Intubations
Accomplishments
- Received two Daisy awards and multiple nominations
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Completion of Nurse residency program through Sentara.
- Currently enrolled in BSN program
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Best Buy Co Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2021
BSN
Riverside College of Health Careers
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
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