Mackenzie Love
Cumberland
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with Critical Care Unit and operating room experience. Specialized in monitoring critically ill patients, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Proven strengths in critical thinking, decision-making, and communication, consistently driving patient satisfaction. Seeking to expand expertise in pediatric and family-focused care through a School Nurse role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
05.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Team Lead
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to operating room processes.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff to foster an educational working environment.
- Observed strict safety measures.
Multi-Skilled Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH 09.2015 - 04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ohio University
Zanesville, OHSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Care plan development
- Infection control protocol
- Electronic health records
- Clinical judgment
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Charge Nurse Trained
- Open Heart Recovery Nurse
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Nurse
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Trained and Impella Trained.
References
- Joe Shaeffer, RN, BSN, DNP. President of Nursing at Muskingum University. (740) 260-6967.
- Eric Gurst, RN, BSN. Clinical Educator, Critical Care Unit. (740) 680-0571.
- Zak Biancarelli, RN, BSN. Clinical Coordinator, Critical Care Unit. (740) 260-3722.
- Kerrie Morton, RN, BSN. Clinical Coordinator, Step-Down Unit. (740) 610-5658.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Team Lead
Genesis Healthcare System
06.2019 - 05.2021
Multi-Skilled Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Muskingum University
09.2015 - 04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ohio University