Mackenzie Sholtis
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in caring for patients in the progressive care setting. Successful in providing efficient and detail-oriented care, while remaining calm in high stress situations. Looking to permanently relocate to Illinois from Ohio.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Aya Travel Nursing- Cardiothoracic Surgery PCU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
07.2026 - Current
- Titrated low dose vasopressor medications per physician orders.
- Maintained and monitored arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, tube feeds, post-operative drains, and devices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed and performed care for tracheostomies, nasogastric tubes, and PEG tubes.
- Initiated and maintained patient controlled analgesia pumps and epidural catheters.
- Collaborated with physicians to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on medications and recovery strategies, enhancing understanding of care and precautions.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and responses in the electronic health record.
Aya Travel Nursing- Oncology and Stroke PCU
Indiana University Arnett Campus
Lafayette, IN
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Assessed oncology patients for symptoms, pain, and treatment tolerance to ensure optimal care and intervention.
- Administered IV medications and titrated drips per provider orders.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician orders.
- Performed full neurological assessments utilizing the NIH assessment tool for patients with new strokes.
- Educated patients and families in treatment plans, side effects, and care instructions.
- Provided emotional support to families during crisis situations, facilitating coping strategies during illness or loss.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions and treatments provided and evaluations of care rendered.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Delivered specialized care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Administered cardiac medications and intravenous therapies while titrating doses to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Skilled in continuous cardiac monitoring, interpreting telemetry data, and identifying arrhythmias.
- Promptly responded to cardiac arrhythmias, and other cardiac emergencies, while utilizing clinical judgment to implement appropriate actions for the best patient outcome.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and appropriately recognized patient status changes.
- Collaborated with electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other providers to coordinate comprehensive pre- and post-procedural patient care.
- Provided education to patients concerning cardiac monitoring, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in code blue situations, executing ACLS protocols to support rapid response resuscitation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH05-2024
Skills
- Telemetry interpretation
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV drip titration
- Medication administration
- ACLS certification
- Care coordination
- Central line care
- Neurological assessment
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Care coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Prioritization
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Central line care
Certification
- Registered Nurse #538931 Ohio's Multi-State license- July 2024 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- July 2024 to present
- Basic Life Support- August 2020 to present
Timeline
Aya Travel Nursing- Cardiothoracic Surgery PCU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2026 - Current
Aya Travel Nursing- Oncology and Stroke PCU
Indiana University Arnett Campus
04.2026 - 07.2026
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences