Mackenzie Salenik
Westland,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Advocates for patient and families to ensure excellence in care. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Medication Technician
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Private Nanny
Cristal Homeister
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Third Key Sales Associate
Claires Stores Inc
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing responsibilities within a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels for seamless operations.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities while addressing various customer inquiries or concerns efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Prepared detailed sales reports analyzing performance metrics identifying areas of improvement.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2020
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School Westland
Westland, MI05-2018
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- Therapy management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Endotracheal intubation
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
- Electronic health records
- Goal setting
- HIPAA education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Medication administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- End-of-life care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Additional Information
Mentorship program in the ICU
Training new employees in the ICU
Code cart class
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
08.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Private Nanny
Cristal Homeister
05.2018 - 02.2021
Third Key Sales Associate
Claires Stores Inc
12.2016 - 07.2020
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School Westland
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