Mackenzie Dersch
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse committed to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Efficiently coordinates with members of the healthcare team to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston Salem , NC
05.2019 - 06.2020
- As a CNA in the NICU I worked as a breast milk technician to prepare specialized milk for patients. I followed orders from the providers and nutritionists to fortify and add calories to breast milk.
- I provided patient care that included diaper and linen changes, repositioning, and feeding patients.
- I obtained vital signs and reported findings that were not within normal limits to the RN. I charted all measurements into the patients chart.
- I stocked the unit and assisted the RN in tasks that were delegated to me within my scope of practice.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC06.2020
Skills
- Neonatal Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Workload Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- File and Records Monitoring
- Care Plan Management
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, NICU
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
05.2019 - 06.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Davidson County Community College