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Makenzi Calkins

Farmington,MN

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented nurse experienced in direct patient care and advanced life support protocols. Known for strong clinical assessments and commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective teamwork and adherence to best practices. Willing and capable of quickly adapting to new environment.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

ECU Medical Center
Greenville, NC
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Provided high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients in a 24-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, delivering comprehensive assessments and timely interventions.
  • Assisted with and monitored patients during central line placements and other bedside procedures, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring to promote patient safety.
  • Managed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), closely monitoring fluid balance, laboratory values, and hemodynamic status to support optimal patient outcomes.
  • Applied strong critical thinking skills to recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to physicians and the multidisciplinary team, contributing to rapid clinical decision-making.
  • Collaborated with respiratory therapists, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
  • Maintained accurate and thorough documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring clear communication, continuity of care, and adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC
05-2025

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • CRRT
  • ACLS/BLS
  • Infection control measures
  • EKGs/Telemetry
  • Procedure preparations

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

ECU Medical Center
07.2025 - 01.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College