Mackenzie Frey
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix,AZ
6
years of professional experience
Professional with extensive experience in surgical nursing, prepared for high-stakes environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Circulated the following specialties: General, OBGYN, Vascular, Plastics, ENT, OMFS, Cardiac, Burn, Urology, Breast, Neurology, Hand, and Podiatry.
- Circulated during surgeries, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia teams to maintain patient safety.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient status throughout procedures, documenting assessments and responding to intraoperative changes.
- Enforced infection control standards, maintaining sterile technique and reducing contamination risk.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, verifying sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment readiness.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Worked in post-surgical cardiac Progressive Care unit (PCU) managing patients of all cardiac procedures.
- Responded to urgent changes in patient status, initiating rapid interventions and escalation protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, therapists, and case management teams.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and progress accurately in electronic health records.
- Reinforced infection prevention, safety standards, and clinical best practices throughout daily workflow.
Patient Care Coordinator
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated patient appointments, consultations, and surgical schedules to support smooth clinic workflow.
- Communicated preoperative and postoperative instructions to patients with accuracy and professionalism.
- Assisted the plastic surgeon and nurse practitioner in procedures and consultations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience at the clinic.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
- Major in Physiology
- Honors: Dean's List
- Awards: Arizona Excellence Scholarship, Academic Recognition Award
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Intraoperative monitoring
Certified in CPR/AED
Clinical mentoring
Patient advocacy
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health Medical Center
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Banner Health Medical Center
12.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Patient Care Coordinator
Larson Plastic Surgery
03.2021 - 04.2022Read More
University of Arizona- College of Nursing
Masters of Science from Nursing
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University of Arizona- College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
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