Mackenzie Ryan
Camp Hill,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced, intensive care unit. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Penn State Health
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Volunteer
Cumberland Valley Midget Football Association
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs such as fundraisers.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities and equipment to serve player needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to parents and coaches.
- Supported coaches and players with quality care and other on and off-field tasks.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants, coaches, and parents.
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania State Prison - SCI Camp Hill
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Facilitated rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2023
Skills
- Managing multiple IV medications and continuous vasoactive drips
- Operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and managing life support machines such as CRRT, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, EVDs, ICP monitors, and Cerebell
- Stabilizing and managing Level I Trauma (GSWs, MVCs, etc)
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Seizure Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation via Cerner/EPIC and Confidentiality
- Critical Care Nursing
Accomplishments
Member of the Emergency Nurses Association
Member of AACN
Volunteer with AACN on Micro-Sepsis Council
Member of unit-based Critical Care Council
Certification
- Certified BLS, AHA - Issue - 11/20/2023
- Certified ACLS, AHA - Issue - 08/24/2023
- Certified TNCC, ENA - Exp. - 10/31/2027
Timeline
Register Nurse
Penn State Health
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Cumberland Valley Midget Football Association
08.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Pennsylvania State Prison - SCI Camp Hill
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College