Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Degree
Leadership And Teaching Experience
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Makenzie Whitlow

Jacksonville

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over five years of experience caring for pediatric and adult patients in advanced clinical settings, including surgery, neuroscience, and progressive care. Combines strong technical skills with compassionate communication to support patients and families through complex medical and surgical experiences. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Surgical RN – Pre-Op, Intra-Op, PACU

Blue Cloud Jacksonville Children’s Surgery Center
Jacksonville
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients across all phases of surgery
  • Perform preoperative assessments, IV initiation, intraoperative support, and postoperative recovery
  • Serve in charge and preceptor roles; orient new nurses and support student nurses
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes

Neuroscience RN → Float Pool RN

Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Delivered high-acuity care in neuroscience and float pool assignments for adults.
  • Served as relief charge nurse and preceptor
  • Recognized for adaptability and clinical leadership

Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg, PCU, Float Pool

Various Hospitals
Florida & Colorado
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided adult care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
  • Adapted quickly to new systems and workflows
  • Precept and trained nursing students and staff

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Jacksonville, FL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Jacksonville, FL
03-2020

Skills

  • Advanced adult patient assessment and management
  • Pediatric peri-, intra-, and post-operative care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education
  • EMR systems
  • Intravenous placement therapy and management
  • Professionalism and quality improvement

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
  • BLS, Active

Degree

BSN, RN

Leadership And Teaching Experience

  • Charge Nurse – Mayo Clinic & Blue Cloud Children’s Surgery Center
  • RN Preceptor for new graduate nurses and experienced RNs
  • Clinical mentor for student nurses

Timeline

Pediatric Surgical RN – Pre-Op, Intra-Op, PACU

Blue Cloud Jacksonville Children’s Surgery Center
01.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg, PCU, Float Pool

Various Hospitals
01.2022 - 01.2023

Neuroscience RN → Float Pool RN

Mayo Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2025

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Makenzie Whitlow