Jaley McKinney
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate BSN Candidate (expected Dec 2025) with extensive emergency department experience as a patient care technician and nursing intern. Skilled in trauma response, IV therapy, patient monitoring, and rapid assessment in high-acuity situations. Recognized for empathy, clear communication, and passion for delivering safe, evidence-based care while supporting patients and families in crisis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Intern
NWTHS ED
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians in a Level II trauma center to deliver direct patient care under supervision
- Perform focused patient assessments, vital signs, and documentation
- Support critical interventions during traumas, codes, and rapid responses
- Work alongside nurses and physicians to assist with trauma stabilization, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Develop clinical judgment through prioritization of multiple patients in high-acuity situations
Patient Care Technician
NWTHS ED
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Optimize patient health outcomes while adhering to all applicable health, safety, and hospital regulations.
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergency cases, traumas, and cardiac arrests
- Provide direct patient care in preparing individuals for medical procedures, transferring patients, and facilitating successful discharges.
- Monitored patient conditions and assessed status by obtaining all initial vital signs and performing EKGs.
- Performed clinical tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, inserting IVs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
Medical Oncologist Scribe
Texas Oncology
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results, and home care forms.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy, correcting grammar and syntax errors before submission to clinic.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Received dictation and created high-quality documents.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Prepared paperwork for admittance and discharges to coordinate smooth patient movements.
- Maintained understanding of all active patients in order to facilitate workflow.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
BSA ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Prepared paperwork for admittance and discharges to coordinate smooth patient movements.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Used electronic medical record software every day and developed advanced skills.
- Completed clinical work such as prepping for procedures, reporting critical results and helping the Physician maintain an effective work flow.
Executive Assistant
Llano Management Group
01.2020 - 08.2020
Server
Cask n’ Cork
04.2019 - 08.2019
Wedding Coordinator
Panhandle Wedding Venue
04.2019 - 08.2019
Server
Verdure Gym
05.2018 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Amarillo, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences - Healthcare Administration
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2021
High School Diploma -
Bushland High School
Bushland, TX05.2017
Skills
- Strategic Thinking – quickly spot patterns and solutions in complex situations
- Command – take initiative and lead during high-pressure events
- Restorative – skilled at identifying problems and resolving them effectively
- Ideation – connect ideas and adapt care approaches creatively
- Significance – motivated to make meaningful contributions to patients and teams
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
- Employee of the Month, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Emergency Department
- Service Excellence Award, Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- HIPPA certification
- BLS
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- IV insertion
Timeline
Nursing Intern
NWTHS ED
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
NWTHS ED
10.2021 - 06.2025
Medical Oncologist Scribe
Texas Oncology
03.2021 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant
Llano Management Group
01.2020 - 08.2020
BSA ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
10.2019 - 10.2021
Server
Cask n’ Cork
04.2019 - 08.2019
Wedding Coordinator
Panhandle Wedding Venue
04.2019 - 08.2019
Server
Verdure Gym
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences - Healthcare Administration
West Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Bushland High School