Kenzi McPherson
Jonesville,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tru Staff Travel Company
2021.10 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ballad Health System
2020.03 - 2021.10
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Patient Care Technician
Ballad Health System
2018.11 - 2019.12
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2019
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Documentation and Reporting
- Reliable and Responsible
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Honest and Dependable
- Medical Equipment Setup
Additional Information
Equipped in CRRT, Balloon Pump Management, TTM (Targeted Temperature Management)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tru Staff Travel Company
2021.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ballad Health System
2020.03 - 2021.10
Patient Care Technician
Ballad Health System
2018.11 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
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