Gavin McKenzie
Registered Nurse
Arvada,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented professional nurse with a positive and friendly disposition. I have extensive exposure to different areas of the hospital, and I am confident of my ability to provide assistance to doctors and other healthcare professionals with the goal of promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided patient care in busy 18-bed ICU unit serving COVID, trauma, and inpatient surgeries.
- Monitored patient vital signs and notified attending physicians of changes. Assisted physicians with emergent situations.
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- As preceptor, supervised new employees to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Endoscopy Technician
Genesis HealthCare
Zanesville, OH
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, colonoscopies, & esophagogastroduodenoscopies.
- Collected and prepared specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Cleaned, disinfected and sterilized endoscopes and other equipment based on safety protocols and processes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
LPN
Southeastern Ohio Otolaryngology
Zanesville, OH
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted with procedures; e.g. lesion, cancer, & cyst excision, myringotomy with or without tube placement, wax removal.
- Cleaned, packed, and utilized autoclave to sterilize instruments.
- Prepared rooms for patients.
- Assessed patients' blood pressure & pulse.
- Write & order prescriptions under the direction of the physician.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
10.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - undefined
08.2007 - 08.2009
Mountaineering - Leadership
06.2007 - 07.2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
05.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Professional communication
Prioritizing workloadPatient and family advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Notable Accomplishments
- Thru-hiked Appalachian Trail
- Completed Nolan's 14 in 56:19
- multiple ultramarathons
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit - Banner Boswell Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit - Parkview Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit - Lutheran Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Lutheran Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2021
Central Ohio Technical College - Associate Degree, Nursing
05.2018 - 05.2019
Endoscopy Technician - Genesis HealthCare
01.2018 - 05.2019
LPN - Southeastern Ohio Otolaryngology
03.2017 - 04.2019
Hondros College of Nursing - Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse
10.2015 - 10.2016
Colorado Mountain College - Associate of Science,
08.2007 - 08.2009
National Outdoor Leadership School - , Mountaineering - Leadership
06.2007 - 07.2007