Mallory Keech
Forest City,IA
Summary
I have always been passionate about the medical field, specifically in the high acuity setting. I have become accustomed to the busy atmosphere of the ER working as a patient care specialist and have learned many critical skills pertinent to patient care in the critical setting. I have experienced the medical, surgical, cardiac, critical care, OB, pediatric, ER, and skilled floors throughout my time at clinical in the nursing program, but find that my drive is directed immensely towards the critical care/emergent areas. I am able to focus and leave out all distracting factors when in a stressful, emergent situation. I truly feel at the peak of my talent and skills during these times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Specialist
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, Iowa
06.2021 - Current
- I maintained confidentiality of patient information, adhering strictly to HIPPA policies.
- I worked closely with patients, doctors, and nurses to provide personalized, exemplary care.
- Patient cares/tasks included EKG's, specimen collections, toileting, turning over rooms, stocking medical supplies, cleaning wounds, bandaging wounds, applying braces, teaching how to use crutches, assistance during codes (CPR, vitals, retrieving supplies, transport, etc), bringing patients back from the waiting room and settling them, drawing labs, and much more.
- I delivered excellent patient care and effectively assisted the nurse and doctors in any way possible.
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Forest City, Iowa
03.2020 - 09.2021
- I answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- I calculated dosage and filled prescriptions with absolute accuracy, calling the prescribing person when inconsistencies appeared.
- I counted and labeled prescriptions with the correct dispensed product and quantity.
- I stocked, labeled, and checked expiration dates on medications to keep accurate records and assure safe medication dispensing.
- When issues arose with insurance, I would call the necessary parties to sort out the problem and correct it.
- When providing services to uninsured costumers, I would advocate the use of factory discount cards and GoodRx to ensure they got the medications they needed.
- I would prepare, package, and mail medications to some costumers and deliver other medications in person, based on costumer preference.
- I maintained strict HIPPA policies to protect the costumer information.
EMT-Basic
Forest City Ambulance Service
Forest City, Iowa
11.2019 - 09.2021
- I utilized my training to determine the medical status of patients at the scene and changes en route.
- I provided skilled medical interventions to patients at scene and en route to hospital.
- I kept up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions, and licenses.
- As a priority, I protected myself and others through scene safety, adherence to guidelines, and critical thinking with skilled intervention to prevent risk of communicable diseases, further injury, and death.
- After calls, when I was lead, I provided a detailed report of the entire interaction.
- When riding with a paramedic, I assisted in any way possible that was within my scope of practice.
Medication Care Manager
Forest Plaza Assisted Living
Forest City, Iowa
11.2019 - 11.2020
- I assisted clients with daily living needs, such as cleaning appartments, helping to dress/undress, bathing, etc to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- I maintained clean communal areas and served meals to help facilitate socialization and adequate nutrition.
- I Monitored client vital signs when necessary, administered medications, and observed behaviors to keep the nursing supervisor well-informed of any concerning changes.
- I consulted with supervisors to provide personalized care.
- I responded to any emergency call lights promptly and kept family updated and informed.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05.2022
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa12.2019
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA12.2019
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Emotional and Social Support
- Time Management
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Consistent Follow Through
- Willingness to Learn
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- CPR Certification
- Patient Safety Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Infection Prevention and Control
Certification
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR/BLS
Additional Information
I just wanted to note that the reason as to why I have had to switch from one job to another is due to the different scheduling each semester for the nursing program at NIACC and the need to work enough to pay bills, as I am self-supporting. Also, the Forest City Ambulance Service was minimally compensated and more volunteer based. I felt that my passionate drive to pursue a career in emergency services would benefit greatly from experience on the ambulance service. I unfortunately had to give this up towards the end of my nursing student career due to the demand of school and my paid job. I would, however, like to serve on another service once I have completed my program and settled into my job as a RN.
I am currently sitting at an 89.2% in my nursing four class with just one test left to take on April 1, 2022. After this, I will know if I passed the class for sure or not and will be proceeding to my preceptorship. I will graduate May 6, 2022 and plan to take my NCLEX at the end of May. I have taken a mock NCLEX via Evolve Elsevier and scored an 1,130, which is equivalent to a 99.9% chance of passing the NCLEX on the first try. If you would like any updates or to check in on my progress, please reach out and I will happily update you.
I currently live in Iowa, however, I am planning to move to Montana this summer. The goal is to be in Montana by the end of July, if not sooner.
Timeline
Patient Care Specialist
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee, Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2021
EMT-Basic
Forest City Ambulance Service
11.2019 - 09.2021
Medication Care Manager
Forest Plaza Assisted Living
11.2019 - 11.2020
Associates in Nursing -
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate of Science -
North Iowa Area Community College