Mackenzie Barnes
Lebanon,Missouri
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience caring for patients within hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
Evansville, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
CrossMed Healthcare Staffing
Omaha, NE
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed physical examinations on neurological patients to assess their condition.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when needed for further evaluation or management of a neurologic disorder.
- Maintained accurate records of patient diagnosis and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
- Developed individualized education plans based on assessment findings for each patient suffering from a neurologic disorder.
- Oversaw care for unit patients with 7 to 1 ratio and documented care activities in Epic.
- Administered medications prescribed by neurologists according to physicians' orders.
- Assessed neurological status of patients, including cognitive and motor functions, reflexes, cranial nerve functioning, and coordination.
- Counseled families about living with a chronic neurological disorder or injury.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for neurological patients at the end of their stay in hospital.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated patients and family members on proper care techniques for neurological conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Lebanon, MO
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MO05-2019
Skills
- Data Collection
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Infectious Disease Control
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Medical Assessment
- Health Care Consultation
- Unit Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chart Updating
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Epic, Meditech, Cerner Use
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Nursing Plan Development
- IV Setup
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Education and Counseling
Accomplishments
- 3x Daisy Award Winner
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CrossMed Healthcare Staffing
12.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield
05.2018 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
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