Daphna McLean
Junction City,KS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salina Regional Health Care
Salina, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
Krucial Rapid Response
Overland Park, KS
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed accurate physical and psychosocial assessment to identify patient's needs or change in condition
- Formulated and prioritized care plan based on assessment in accordance with provider orders, procedures, and protocols
- Recognized and responded to change in patient's status in a timely and appropriate manner
- Observed, evaluated, and communicated the effects of treatments and interventions
- Communicated with patients and caregivers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans
- Completed and maintained accurate documentation and records in a clear and timely manner
- Advocated for patients and families' needs, and provided emotional support for patients and their families
- Participated in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FNP -
Chamberlain University
10-2023
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
03-2021
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Rasmussen College of Nursing
10-2020
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Physical and psychosocial assessment
- Care plan formulation and prioritization
- Change recognition and response
- Treatment and intervention evaluation and communication
- Patient care and treatment plan communication
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Patient and family advocacy and emotional support
- Professional development and continuing education
- Supply management and accountability
- Ventilator management
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Resource Monitoring
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Honest and Dependable
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- IV setup
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Electronic Charting
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Military Experience
Army Reserves, 92Y, Honorable Discharge, 12/2015, 10/2022
Associations Memberships
- American Nurse Association, 08/2023, Present
- Florida Nurse Association, 08/2023, Present
Nurse Practitioner Practicum Experience
- Family Practice, Rolanda Andre, FNP-BC, 250
- Pediatrics, Sonia Ruiz, MD, 125
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nursing License, 10/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/2025
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/2025
- APRN License, 11/2023
Languages
Haitian Creole
Professional
French
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Salina Regional Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
Krucial Rapid Response
10.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FNP -
Chamberlain University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Rasmussen College of Nursing