Hennessy McKenna
Anderson,CA
Summary
Exhibited strong critical thinking and teamwork skills while adapting to dynamic healthcare environments, committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care and enhancing clinical knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity situations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient conditions, conducted assessments, and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips per protocol (e.g. antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, and anticoagulants) while closely monitoring patient responses.
- Interpret and trend laboratory values, telemetry rhythms, and diagnostic data to guide clinical decision-making and communicate significant changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform advanced nursing skills including IV therapy, central line care, wound care, blood product administration, and telemetry monitoring.
CST OB Tech
Mercy Medical Center Redding
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in Cesarean section procedures by preparing surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of surgeons and the surgical team.
- Provided direct support during deliveries, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety in high-pressure obstetric surgical settings.
- Managed and stocked surgical supplies for labor and delivery, ensuring all necessary equipment was readily available for emergency and scheduled procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and anesthesia providers to facilitate seamless patient care before, during, and after surgical interventions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe environment for mothers and newborns.
Unit Tech
Patients Hospital of Redding
Redding, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 10-bed acute care hospital
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs and providing pre- and post-operative care.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center Merced
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintaining fiscal responsibility by utilizing resources wisely, taking care of equipment, and preventing lost charges
- Creating, maintaining, and monitoring sterile field
- Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Adults and Pediatrics
- Assists with environmental sanitation of OR suites
- Assists RN circulator to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time for scheduled procedural time review
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Susanville, CA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Areas of work include General, Labor and Delivery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic, Pediatric, and Endoscopic
- Serves on an emergency on-call status for diverse surgical cases and procedures
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient
- Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients
- Assisting the surgeon within scope of practice
- Functions in the role of First Assist as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon
- Practices and assists others in maintaining aseptic technique
Medical Receptionist
C/V ENT Surgical Group
West Hills, CA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified entity to respond to callers’ needs
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA Care Animal Hospital
Redding, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported four Veterinarians in private animal clinic setting
- Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Administered anesthesia for operations and surgeries
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian
- Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients
- Implemented trap, neuter, and release programs to manage local feral cat population
- Collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Asher Animal Hospital
Redding, CA
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in general and orthopedic surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2025
Skills
- Critical thinking & critical judgement
- Therapeutic communication
- Adaptability & time management
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control & sterile field management
- Team collaboration & interdisciplinary coordination
- Operating room protocols and safety
- Surgical instrumentation & setup
- Compassionate & patient-centered care
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Verbal and written communication
- Delegation & prioritization of care
- Multi-tasking strengths
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Rapid response participation
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Mercy Medical Center Redding
07.2025 - Current
CST OB Tech
Mercy Medical Center Redding
10.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center Merced
12.2021 - 02.2022
Unit Tech
Patients Hospital of Redding
08.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Lassen Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
Medical Receptionist
C/V ENT Surgical Group
10.2018 - 08.2019
Veterinary Technician Assistant
VCA Care Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Asher Animal Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College