Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Mackenzie Schulze

Wolcott

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Greenwich Hospital, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient and family advocacy. Excelled in mentoring staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in patient assessments and strong clinical judgment, contributing to superior patient care and safety standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Greenwich Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Registered Nurse

Norwalk Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
05-2016

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • TCAR
  • IV insertion

Accomplishments

  • BLS and ACLS certified
  • BLS instructor affiliated with YNHH
  • TCAR certified
  • Night time IV nurse
  • Ultra sound guided IV certified
  • AACN member
  • Great Catch award recipient
  • Unit Practice Counsel co-chair

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Greenwich Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Norwalk Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2022
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Mackenzie Schulze