Makenzie Mulback
Herrin,Illinois
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Stepdown ICU
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Baptist Health Paducah
Paducah, KY
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior staff members to discuss new developments in healthcare regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
Grand Junction, CO
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in nursing practices.
- Designed innovative strategies for increasing nurse engagement in continuing education opportunities.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and best practices.
- Developed protocols for evaluating the competence of newly hired nurses.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
Grand Junction, CO
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained in PACU, Pre-Op, ICU, Shortstay/Observation
- Increased clinical retention and decreased staff burnout through contribution of resources.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Travel Registered Nurse - PCU
Medical Center Of Aurora
Aurora, CO
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Intermountain Healthcare
Grand Junction, CO
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse - PCU
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
05.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- IABP certified
- Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy Pre- and post-care
- Critical Thinking
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Pulmonary Assessments
- After-Care Planning
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Endotracheal intubations
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Post Mortem Care
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse Illinois - 041497327, Expires May 2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse Colorado - RN.1674607, Expires September 2025
- IABP Trained - 2023
- NIHSS - Expires 2025
- ACLS & BLS Certified - expires 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Stepdown ICU
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
07.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Baptist Health Paducah
01.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Nurse Educator
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
04.2023 - 01.2024
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
10.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - PCU
Medical Center Of Aurora
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse - PCU
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Licensed Registered Nurse Illinois - 041497327, Expires May 2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse Colorado - RN.1674607, Expires September 2025
- IABP Trained - 2023
- NIHSS - Expires 2025
- ACLS & BLS Certified - expires 2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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