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Mackenzie Lorton

Bemidji,MN

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients and family members.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Surgical Technologist

Sanford Health
Bemidji, MN
11.2019 - 11.2023
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.

Intelligence Analyst

Minnesota Army National Guard
Moorhead, MN
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Organized classified material into databases for easy retrieval by analysts when needed.
  • Utilized specialized software programs to collect, store, analyze and present large amounts of information in an organized format.
  • Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.
  • Compiled evidence from multiple sources into concise yet comprehensive intelligence briefs suitable for presentation at high-level meetings.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to develop counterintelligence measures designed to protect against hostile foreign influence operations.

Lead Phlebotomist

Biolife Plasma Services
Moorhead, MN
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Adhered to universal precautions guidelines when handling blood specimens according to OSHA standards.
  • Performed phlebotomy procedures on patients in a professional, safe and timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Rasmussen College
Moorhead, MN
09-2019

Skills

  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Workplace Safety
  • Organizational abilities
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Electronic Charting
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Health Education
  • Physical Assessment
  • Family Communication
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Care
  • Risk Analysis
  • Standardizing procedures
  • Managing records
  • Maintaining records

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Basic Life Support Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Surgical Technologist

Sanford Health
11.2019 - 11.2023

Lead Phlebotomist

Biolife Plasma Services
01.2018 - 11.2018

Intelligence Analyst

Minnesota Army National Guard
01.2015 - 01.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Rasmussen College

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