Danica McKain
Chatham,IL
Summary
Organized Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Care: Koke Mill
01.2015 - Current
- Assess, care, and treat pediatric patients ages birth-21 years of age, provide routine physical exams, provide anticipatory guidance and general healthy teaching
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Registered Nurse
St John's Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2014
- Care for children in general, intermediate, and intensive care areas, administer chemotherapy to oncology patients, perform conscious sedation, participate on pediatric ground and flight transport team, pediatric charge nurse
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL11.2024
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MI2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL05.2006
Skills
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Acute illness treatment
- Family guidance
- Medication Prescribing
- Behavioral Health
Honors And Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International, 05/2013
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
- Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS)
- Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)
Affiliations
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nurses
Committees
NAPNAP Illinois Chapter Education Committee Co-Chair, 2020-2022
APRN Advisory Committee at Memorial Care: Koke Mill 2022-present
Activities
- Journal Peer Reviewer for JAANP 2021-present
- Journal Peer Reviewer for Pediatric Nursing 2022-present
- Pediatric Developmental Consultant for Early Intervention 2021-2023
- Pediatric Transport Team, 2008-2014
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Care: Koke Mill
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
St John's Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
MacMurray College
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
- Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS)
- Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)
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