Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Practicum Experience
References
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Erika McKenna

Clarksville,TN

Summary

Graduating nurse practitioner dedicated to providing evidence-based and patient-centered care to diverse populations. Passionate about preventative care and eager to apply former experience, skills, and compassion to deliver comprehensive health care and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Instructor

Union University
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted students in developing skills and knowledge in the nursing profession
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
  • Oversaw students' care of patients, including physical assessments and medication administration

Registered Nurse, Step Down Float Pool

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2024

Provided direct bedside care for patients on various units throughout facility

  • Provided disease process education and follow up management
  • Developed rapport with patients and family members to ensure quality care
  • Completed total care and medication administration and completed detailed assessments

Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU

Skyline Medical Center
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Provided direct bedside care for critically ill patients suffering acute strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, tumors, and brain surgeries
  • Administered medications safely to patients in a timely manner according to physician's orders
  • Participated in Rapid Response teams to provide intensive treatment and critical thinking to patients and care needs

Travel Registered Nurse - COVID ICU

WakeMed Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided direct bedside care for critically ill patients suffering COVID
  • Administered medications safely according to physician's orders including sedatives and paralytics

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Vidant Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided direct bedside care for patients suffering acute strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, tumors, and brain surgeries
  • Administered medications safely to patients in a timely manner according to physician's orders
  • Floated to MICU, SICU, and various step-down units throughout the 974 bed facility

Registered Nurse

Vida Flo
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assessed client vital signs prior to IV therapy
  • Administered IV therapy based on client needs and overall health goals
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience

Nurse Tech, Medical/Surgical Unit

Skyline Medical Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Obtained and documented vital signs and informed nurse of any change in patient status
  • Collaborated with co-workers to meet the needs of a wide variety of patients
  • Assisted patients with ADLs, while focusing on patient centered care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Maryville University
St. Louis, MO
12-2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN

Union University
Jackson, TN
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
08-2015

Skills

    Compassion

    Flexible, adaptable

    Patient-oriented

    Leadership

    Empathy

    Independent

    Effective communication

    Diagnostic interpretation

    Detail-oriented

    Time managment

Accomplishments

    National Society of Leadership & Success - Maryville University

    NIHSS Certified

    BLS Certified - expires 2026

    National Honor Society - Maryville University

    Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Training - AMET, 2024

Practicum Experience

The Bell Clinic, Diana Hutchinson FNP-C 

      80 hours in Primary Care

Crossroads Medical Group, Emily Paskewitz, FNP-C 

     215 hours in Urgent Care/Primary Care

Crossroads Medical Group, Emily Paskewitz, FNP-C 

     185 hours  in Primary Care

Rudd Medical Services, Tami Lovejoy, FNP-C 

     30 hours in Correctional Facility

Rainbow Kid's Clinic, Jamie Swaffer, FNP-C 

     165 hours in Pediatric Primary Care 

Crossroads Medical Group, Emily Paskewitz, FNP-C 

     70 hours in Women's Health/Primary Care

References

Emily Paskewitz, FNP-C, Crossroads Medical Group - (931)-200-1746

Jamie Swaffer, FNP-C, Rainbow Kid's Clinic - (931)-721-7436

Dr. Teresa Johnson, DNP, FNP, MSN, Union University - (615)-823-0990



Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Union University
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Step Down Float Pool

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2024

Travel Registered Nurse - COVID ICU

WakeMed Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Vidant Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Vida Flo
01.2020 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU

Skyline Medical Center
07.2019 - 04.2022

Nurse Tech, Medical/Surgical Unit

Skyline Medical Center
08.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Maryville University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN

Union University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

The University of Akron
Erika McKenna