Makenzie Spurgeon
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over 4 years of experience in bedside nursing, including over 2 years of travel nursing - who is seeking a part-time or PRN position in order to gain more experience and aid in career development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical/Orthopedics/PCU
Medical Solutions
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Provide care on a 22-bed orthopedic/medical-surgical unit, that recently transitioned to PCU, with a 1:5-6 ratio.
- Consult with other nurses, physicians, specialists, case managers, families, therapists, etc. about home readiness and expectations as part of ongoing recovery.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
- Provide care to post-surgical patients immediately transitioning to the floor from PACU. • Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient needs, including teaching and discharge planning.
- Floating to the emergency department and all of the other medical-surgical floors, including observation, telemetry, and PCU.
- Provided age-appropriate, specific nursing care to different patients with various illnesses in the assigned area.
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical
Host Healthcare
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Administer care to diverse patient populations on a 33-bed medical-surgical floor with a 1:6 ratio ·
- Coordinating with patients, families, case managers, and physicians in planning and facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to an extended care facility ·
- Promote quality continuum of care through timely documentation and detailed communication with other healthcare providers
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical
Trustaff
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide patient care on a 41-bed medical-surgical floor with a typical 7:1 ratio.
- Work closely with all healthcare providers to coordinate and facilitate effective and quality patient care
- Implement physicians’ orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Trauma ICU Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provide patient care in a 23-bed intensive care unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Manage ventilated and sedated patients who are on life-supportive equipment.
- Manage and titrate pharmacological drips including vasopressors, anti-hypertensives, and sedatives/ analgesics.
- Reduced complications for critically ill patients through the implementation of individualized care plans based on each patient''s unique needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Provide patient care on a 30-bed orthopedic/medical surgical floor at a Level 1 Trauma Center,
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2019
Skills
- IV insertion/management
- Time Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork/collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical/Orthopedics/PCU
Medical Solutions
11.2022 - 03.2024
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical
Host Healthcare
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse, Medical-surgical
Trustaff
09.2021 - 06.2022
Trauma ICU Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College