MacKenzie Puch
Medina,OH
Summary
Versatile Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience across acute care, aesthetic procedures, and emergency nursing. Combines advanced clinical skills with a patient-centered approach to develop tailored treatment plans that improve health outcomes and promote safety across diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
The Skin Center
Westlake
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient consultations, developing individualized treatment plans that enhanced patient outcomes and adhered to safety standards.
- Administered laser treatments (hair removal, skin resurfacing, BBL) while ensuring optimal patient selection and providing thorough post-care education.
- Managed complications and adverse reactions through prompt clinical judgment and evidence-based interventions, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Nurse Practitioner
Personalized Vitality Clinic/Vitality Med Spa
Akron, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Optimized patient outcomes through evidence-based management of HRT and GLP-1 therapies, improving symptom control, metabolic health, and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to optimize population health and manage diseases effectively.
- Assessed and adjusted care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Performed advanced aesthetic procedures including neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and microneedling, achieving high patient satisfaction and retention rates.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
01.2020 - Current
- Served as Flight Nurse, applying critical thinking to ensure patient safety and stability onboard aircraft, delivering in-flight management and nursing care
- Expedited missions and initiated emergency treatments in absence of Flight Physician, maintaining critical care standards
- Cared for patients with medical and traumatic issues, performing advanced procedures like intubation and titration of vasoactive medications independently
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed care for pediatric to geriatric patients with neurosurgical needs across emergency room, ICU, stepdown, and floor, ensuring comprehensive treatment and support.
- Executed standard hospitalist functions, conducting history and physicals, managing discharges, triaging emergencies, and performing procedures like lumbar punctures, sutures, staples, and shunt adjustments.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services, enhancing patient care continuity and access to necessary treatments.
- Led interdisciplinary team collaborations to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered rapid, high-quality care to patients with acute and life-threatening conditions in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Conducted comprehensive triage assessments with Emergency Severity Index (ESI) to effectively prioritize patient care according to acuity.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood products, and emergency interventions per physician orders and protocols, ensuring timely and safe patient care.
Registered Nurse
The Ohio State University
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed pre/postoperative care for craniotomies, angiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and medication drips, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on medical conditions and treatment options, enhancing their understanding and engagement in care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided care to 1-3 critically ill patients in neurological step-down unit, addressing postoperative needs, stroke conditions, alcohol withdrawal, and monitoring life-threatening changes in patient status.
- Delivered advanced neurological assessments and continuous telemetry monitoring while fulfilling charge nurse responsibilities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a clinical setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
Nurse Practitioner
Bio- Care USA, LLC
10.2024 - 2024
- Performed on-site physical exams for first responders to evaluate health status, identify potential risks, and confirm fitness for duty
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
OH08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver06-2016
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12-2013
Certification
- AGACNP-BC, APRN.CNP.0035672, 12/28
- Registered Nurse, RN.451864, 10/27
- Basic Life Support, 05/28
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 07/28
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 07/26
- NIHSS- Stroke Certification, 10/26
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
The Skin Center
06.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Personalized Vitality Clinic/Vitality Med Spa
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Bio- Care USA, LLC
10.2024 - 2024
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
The Ohio State University
12.2021 - 07.2022
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
05.2018 - 02.2022
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
References
References Upon Request
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