MacKenzie Puch
Medina,OH
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with expertise in acute care, chronic disease management, and preventative health services. Skilled in patient assessment, care plan development, and medication management. Proficient in critical thinking to navigate complex healthcare environments and deliver optimal patient care. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for pediatric through geriatric population with neurosurgical needs across the spectrum from emergency room to ICU, stepdown and floor
- Duties/procedures involved include standard hospitalist duties, history and physicals, discharges, triage and respond to emergencies, and procedures include but not limited to lumbar punctures, sutures, staples, and shunt adjustments
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
11.2024 - Current
- Performed thorough assessments through Telehealth services and home visits.
- Provided recommendations for enhancing overall wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
02.2020 - Current
- Flight Nurse, utilizing critical thinking skills, to serve and protect our elite airmen, ensure patient safety and stability onboard the aircraft, provide in-flight management and nursing care for our patients
- Expedite mission and initiate emergency treatment in absence of Flight Physician
- Care for patients with both medical and traumatic issues, perform advanced medical procedures, and perform advanced medical procedures without supervision of a doctor such as, intubation, titration of vasoactive medications, ventilator assistance, etc
Nurse Practitioner
Bio- Care USA, LLC
11.2024
- Conducted comprehensive on-site physical exams for first responders to assess health status, identify potential risks, and ensure fitness for duty
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Ross College of Nursing
10.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
05.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Management of pre/postoperative care for craniotomies, angiograms, cardiac catheterization, medication drips, etc
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the care of 1-3 critically ill patients in a 17-bed neurological step-down unit, including postoperative patients, stroke patients, alcohol withdrawal, and life-threatening changes in patient status
- Provide care with advanced neurological assessments, continuous telemetry monitoring, charge nurse responsibilities
Registered Nurse
Bioscrip Infusion
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Management of mixing patient medications, titrating infusion drips, admitting and educating new clients, overseeing all patient care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
OH08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
06-2016
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Mesa University
12-2013
References
References Upon Request
Certification
- AGACNP-BC, APRN.CNP.0035672, 12/28
- Registered Nurse, RN.451864, 10/25
- Basic Life Support, 08/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 08/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 10/26
- NIHSS- Stroke Certification, 10/26
Publications
- Postoperative Mobilization Protocol in Lumbar Laminectomy Patients, Alexander, M., 2023, Orthopaedic Nursing, 42, 3, 151-155
- Quality Improvement Writer’s Award, Orthopaedic Nursing, 04/06/23
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Bio- Care USA, LLC
11.2024
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Ross College of Nursing
10.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
05.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
The Ohio State University
01.2022 - 08.2022
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bioscrip Infusion
12.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
06.2018 - 03.2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Mesa University
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