DEBRA MCKINNNEY
Winona,MS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessments, medication administration, and direct patient care. Committed to delivering compassionate healthcare and effective patient education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Life Help Mental Health Center
Grenada, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation under supervision.
- Provided basic care and support to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver effective patient-centered care.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient conditions and inform treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health disorders and coping strategies for improved outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance and continuity of care.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions that enhanced patient engagement and recovery processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care and crisis intervention techniques.
- Developed training materials for staff workshops focusing on mental health awareness and support methods.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Radiology Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood , Ms
10.1999 - 12.2021
- Administered patient care during radiologic procedures, ensuring comfort and compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with radiologists to evaluate imaging results, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedural instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence to care guidelines.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives, streamlining workflow in the radiology department.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, ensuring accurate documentation and improved communication among healthcare teams.
- Reduced wait times for imaging appointments by efficiently managing scheduling and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing empathetic support and clear communication throughout their radiology experience.
- Collaborated with radiologists to develop personalized care plans, ensuring optimal diagnostic results for each patient.
- Assisted with complex interventional radiology procedures, providing essential support to the physician team throughout the process.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Ensured timely diagnosis of critical conditions by efficiently triaging emergency cases requiring immediate imaging intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, MS
05.1993 - 08.1999
- Monitored patient vital signs and telemetry data to detect abnormalities and ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on managing chronic conditions and understanding telemetry monitoring processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in telemetry protocols, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through ongoing participation in continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences related to telemetry nursing best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MSSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Chest pain management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Cardiac care
Accomplishments
BLS AND ACLS CERTIFIED
NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Life Help Mental Health Center
08.2022 - Current
Radiology Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
10.1999 - 12.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
05.1993 - 08.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
NURSE OF THE YEAR
I OBTAINED NURSE OF THE YEAR , DURING MY TELEMETRY CHARGE NURSE POSITION AT GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL