MacKenzie Weigand
Copley,OH
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in fast-paced medical-surgical environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Falls & Parma, OH
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola & Miramar Beach FL
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Restaurant Server
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL08.2021
Associate's - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2020
Associate's - Science
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2018
Skills
- Motivated team player
- Communication skills
- Precepting
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Preventative Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Discharge planning
- Care Management
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee 2021,2022
- Deans List NWFSC 2018
- Presidents list NWFSC 2018
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Sacred Heart
07.2020 - 05.2022
Restaurant Server
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
08.2013 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Associate's - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Associate's - Science
Northwest Florida State College