Heidi McKenzie
Markham,VA
Summary
Virginia State Board Certified Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering high-quality care across diverse hospital units. Skilled in leading nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and enhance satisfaction, while actively advocating for patient needs and driving system-wide healthcare improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc, UVA Health
Manassas, VA
05.2017 - Current
- Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions to ensure patient compliance and improve health outcomes.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and collaborated in developing tailored care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia, to alleviate symptoms and promote wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Fauquier Hospital
Warrenton, VA
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Coordinated care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated them on patient care options to support informed decision-making.
- Enhanced patient outcomes and quality of care by identifying and recommending process improvements.
Registered Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
08.2004 - 05.2017
- Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions to maintain accurate treatment records.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to alleviate patient symptoms and support healing.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV05-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD08-2003
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Sample collection
- Routine Examinations
- Test interpretation
- Critical thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient communication
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Education and Training
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc, UVA Health
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fauquier Hospital
01.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland