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Mackenna Lord

Swampscott,MA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional prepared for NICU role. Adept at providing specialized neonatal care and managing critical situations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient assessment, family communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high-quality care in dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Special Care Nursery

Beth Israel Lahey Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation and umbilical line insertion.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
  • Identified and responded to critical changes in neonates' conditions, initiating emergency procedures to stabilize patients.

Administrative Assistant, Special Care Nursery

Beth Israel Lahey Health
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Worked closely with suppliers and delivery personnel to ensure timely receipt of orders and efficient stocking processes.
  • Expedited patient discharge process by promptly responding to transport requests from nurses or physicians.
  • Assisted with patient discharge processes, ensuring clear communication of follow-up care instructions and scheduling of necessary appointments.

Home Health Aide

FirstLight HomeCare
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Hampshire
NH
05-2024

Minor - Women And Gender Studies

University of New Hampshire
Durham
05-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Family education

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of nurses, neonatologists, and respiratory therapists in the development of LMA surfactant administration policy at Beverly Hospital. Tasked with training each nurse on the administration of this treatment.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - RN10009052
  • BLS Certified [ Issued 2/2025]
  • NRP [Issued 10/2025]

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Special Care Nursery

Beth Israel Lahey Health
09.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant, Special Care Nursery

Beth Israel Lahey Health
05.2024 - 09.2024

Home Health Aide

FirstLight HomeCare
05.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Hampshire

Minor - Women And Gender Studies

University of New Hampshire

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