COURTNEY MCKINNON
TAMPA
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated emergency department nurse with over 11 years of experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and leadership skills as a charge nurse, consistently maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Passionate about advancing into trauma critical care, with a strong commitment to contributing to a high-performing ICU team. Proven ability to deliver quality patient care while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Kennedy Emergency Center
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - Current
- 14 bed, 2 bay trauma bay - servicing on average 60 patients per day
- Patients cared for include those requiring immediate stabilization, trauma alerts, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis
- Adapt schedule to accommodate overtime shifts, addressing staffing shortages and enhancing team productivity.
- Member of hiring committee - responsible for conducting interviews and screenings to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment options and discharge planning strategies.
- Manage daily staffing assignments for nursing personnel, ensuring optimal coverage based on unit acuity levels.
Assistant Practice Development Manager
Neuronetics, Inc.
Tampa, FL
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained organization and information access through stringent records management.
- Drove efficiency through effective workflow coordination and resource management.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop marketing strategies for attracting new patients to practice.
- Sourced patients to utilize medical device to maximize quota targets.
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Brandon Healthplex Emergency Center
Brandon, FL
01.2022 - 07.2023
- 20 bed, 2 bay trauma bay - serving 100+ patients per day
- Adapt schedule to accommodate overtime shifts, addressing staffing shortages and enhancing team productivity.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment options and discharge planning strategies.
- Manage daily staffing assignments for nursing personnel, ensuring optimal coverage based on unit acuity levels.
- Precepted both experienced and novice nurses through orientation processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
Clinician/Assistant Manager
TGH Emergency Center
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed a team of 19 nurses and 6 support staff
- Facilitated comprehensive training for disaster response and decontamination teams to enhance operational readiness and collaborated with TPD, TFR, and HCFR during annual drills.
- Supervised and supported staff, fostering collaborative and accountable team environment
- Evaluated existing workflows and implemented strategic improvements to increase patient care efficiency.
- Served as clinical resource for staff, delivering expert guidance on complex patient case protocols and critical situations.
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Emergency Department
Tampa, FL
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided care in trauma bay for the highest acuity patients, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, respiratory failure, and multisystem emergencies.
- Adapt schedule to accommodate overtime shifts, addressing staffing shortages and enhancing team productivity.
- Member of hiring committee - responsible for conducting interviews and screenings to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
- Collaborated on planning and executing patient flow initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Precepted both experienced and novice nurses through orientation processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
- Facilitated training for disaster response and decontamination team at TGH to enhance operational readiness and collaborated with TPD, TFR, and HCFR during annual drills.
- Volunteered to provide medical care at Gasparilla parades and marathons. Established and managed medical tent at finish line. Collaborated with TFR to extend healthcare outreach in the community during events.
Registered Nurse
BIDMC Emergency Center
Boston, MA
08.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
TGH Emergency Center
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
TGH Neuroscience
Tampa, FL
10.2014 - 09.2015
Education
BS - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05-2014
Skills
- Rapid patient assessment and stabilization
- Advanced airway support management
- Vasoactive medication administration and titration
- Emergency resuscitation and code response
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Precepting and mentoring
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CEN (re-certifying May 2026)
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NRP
- ABLS
- STABLE
Timeline
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Kennedy Emergency Center
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Practice Development Manager
Neuronetics, Inc.
07.2023 - 09.2023
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Brandon Healthplex Emergency Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
Clinician/Assistant Manager
TGH Emergency Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
Charge/Registered Nurse
TGH Emergency Department
06.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
BIDMC Emergency Center
08.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
TGH Emergency Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
TGH Neuroscience
10.2014 - 09.2015
BS - Nursing
Salve Regina University
AWARDS
Preceptor of the Year — 2023
The DAISY Award nominee — multiple years