Kealan McNally
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Premedical student currently working in surgery with an interest in Emergency/Trauma specialization. Healthcare professional and researcher with experience in a variety of clinical settings. Well-developed organization, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Assistant
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in setting up and maintaining sterile environments for procedures.
- Coordinated patient flow to ensure timely preparation and recovery processes.
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth transitions between various operating room procedures.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Displayed strong attention to detail when collecting patient data pre-operatively, ensuring that vital information such as allergies or medical history was accurately documented and communicated to the surgical team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbine Health Systems
Fort Collins, Colorado
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist patients to provide safe mobility and ambulation.
- Oversee 16 patients per shift, provide rounding, answer call lights, and manage time efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals to assist with medical procedures and rehabilitation plans.
- Assist in emergency situations including critical injuries and cardiovascular resuscitation efforts.
Research Assistant
Colorado State Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory
Fort Collins, Colorado
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated cardiovascular disease prevention research by gathering and analyzing client health data.
- Collaborated with licensed exercise physiologists and cardiovascular physicians to provide testing for local firefighters, law enforcement officers, and community members.
- Attended to office tasks including answering questions over the phone, communicating with local healthcare facilities, managing the clinic schedule, and assisting lead researchers with data entry.
Serving Assistant/Hostess
Moxie Food & Drink, Trouble and Sons Pizzeria
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
10.2018 - 06.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences-Anatomy and Physiology, International Development Minor
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO06.2025
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Postoperative care
- Critical thinking
- Infection control protocols
- Medical terminology
- Patient transportation
- Surgical support
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Perioperative Assistant
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbine Health Systems
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Colorado State Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory
01.2022 - 10.2023
Serving Assistant/Hostess
Moxie Food & Drink, Trouble and Sons Pizzeria
10.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences-Anatomy and Physiology, International Development Minor
Colorado State University