Heather McKinney
Clive,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with recent completion of the 40-Hour Registered Nurse Refresher Course from Des Moines Community College, set to reactivate RN license by January 2025. Currently enhancing patient wellness as a part-time wellness associate and IV nurse at Pause Wellness and Recovery Studio. Eager to leverage clinical skills and a patient-centered approach in a part-time RN role focused on direct patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse
Pause Wellness and Recovery Studio
01.2025 - Current
- Administered IV therapy treatments to enhance patient hydration and nutrient absorption.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies, adjusting plans based on individual needs and feedback.
- Educated patients on aftercare protocols and benefits of IV therapy for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of IV therapy administration, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
Web Support / Online Fulfillment/Customer Service
Scheels All Sports, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
05.1994 - 12.2000
- Staff RN caring for patients in the critical care setting. Floated thru-out Emergency room, Endoscopy, Intensive Care and Critical care units carrying out Doctors orders to coordinate and care for patients in the acute care setting.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
09.1990 - 04.1994
- Assisted staff RN's to care for patients by helping with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing patients while attending nursing school.
Education
College Degree - Nursing
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05.1994
College Degree - Geography
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.1988
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Time management
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Basic IV
- Hospital Experience
- ICU Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Acute Care
- Vital Signs
Certification
- Driver's License
- Registed Nurse February 2025 to May 2027
- CPR Certification
Languages
English - Expert
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
Pause Wellness and Recovery Studio
01.2025 - Current
Web Support / Online Fulfillment/Customer Service
Scheels All Sports, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
05.1994 - 12.2000
Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
09.1990 - 04.1994
College Degree - Geography
East Carolina University
College Degree - Nursing
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing