Matthew Keenan
Benton,AR
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of correctional and emergency medicine experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes while fostering a team environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
Malvern, AR
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for improved efficiency.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize resources and maintain coverage.
- Facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient services.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Developed quality improvement plans to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Infection Control Nurse
Wellpath
Malvern, AR
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed infection control policies and procedures to enhance patient safety.
- Conducted regular audits of infection control practices across healthcare settings.
- Trained nursing staff on proper infection prevention techniques and protocols.
- Monitored infection rates and reported findings to healthcare leadership regularly.
- Assisted in outbreak investigations to identify sources and reduce transmission risks.
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah06-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR12-2022
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing -
College of The Ouachitas
Malvern, AR12-2019
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School
Malvern, AR05-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Collaborative communication
- Emergency response
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- Trauma nursing
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
Accomplishments
- Alderman - Malvern City Council
- Member, Board of Directors - Arkansas School Based Health Alliance
- Healthcare Worker of the Year - Hot Spring County 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
02.2023 - 03.2025
Infection Control Nurse
Wellpath
01.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing -
College of The Ouachitas
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School