McKenna Dunphy

Academically distinguished registered nurse with a strong clinical foundation in pediatric and critical care settings, including a 240-hour internship in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Demonstrates advanced patient assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and a commitment to compassionate, family-centered care in high-acuity environments. Seeking to further develop clinical expertise through graduate education as a Family Nurse Practitioner in order to provide comprehensive, preventive, and evidence-based care that improves health outcomes across diverse patient populations.

• American Heart Association BLS (CPR and AED)
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing Mental Health First Aid
• Medical Errors
• HIPAA Training
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Back Safety, Slips, Trips, and Falls Training

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Professional Nursing Internship (NUR4945), 240 Hours

• Provided care to critically ill pediatric patients requiring advanced monitoring and complex interventions
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborative care planning
• Assisted with high-acuity procedures and emergency response situations
• Practiced family-centered communication during critical and high-stress situations

HCA FL Capital Hospital- Intermediate Care Unit 

Promoting Health of Adults – Complex (NUR4766), 120 Hours

• Managed patients with multi-system conditions requiring continuous monitoring
• Interpreted telemetry and identified early signs of clinical deterioration
• Coordinated care with physicians, respiratory therapy, and case management

Wolfson Children's Hospital - Neuro Med-surg

Promoting Health of Families (NUR4445), 90 Hours

• Delivered pediatric-focused care to patients with neurological conditions
• Provided family education and discharge planning support

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare- Labor & Delivery/ Postpartum 

Promoting Health of Families (NUR4445), 90 Hours

• Assisted in maternal assessments and newborn care
• Supported breastfeeding education and postpartum monitoring

Florida State Hospital

Promoting Mental Health (NUR3524), 30 Hours

• Conducted mental health assessments and therapeutic communication
• Observed interdisciplinary psychiatric care planning

HCA Tallahassee Medical Oncology Unit 

Promoting Health of Adults – Acute/Chronic (NUR3225), 120 Hours

• Delivered care to patients undergoing complex medical treatments
• Monitored for complications and medication side effects

Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Health Assessment and Interventions Across the Lifespan (NUR3065), 90 Hours

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
• Developed individualized care plans for geriatric patients

Registered Nurse – State of Florida (License Pending)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Medical Errors Certification
HIPAA Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Back Safety, Slips, Trips, and Falls Training

Smart Fall Risk Socks – Nursing Innovation Project (2026)

• Developed a technology-assisted fall-prevention concept utilizing sensory-alert mechanisms
• Integrated current evidence-based fall reduction strategies into design

Evidence-Based Practice Projects

• Developed and presented care plans incorporating current clinical guidelines across pediatric, adult, and mental health populations
• • Participated in a quality improvement project examining evidence-based strategies to reduce the use of physical restraints in hospitalized patients, focusing on alternative interventions such as increased monitoring, environmental modifications, and therapeutic communication to promote patient safety and dignity.

• Top 15% Nursing Cohort GPA – Florida State University
• Graduated with 3.9 GPA
• President' List: Summer 2023- Fall 2024
• Honors: Spring 2025- May 2026

• Collaborative participation in interdisciplinary clinical rounds
• Active engagement in evidence-based discussion and case study analysis
• Peer collaboration in group-based innovation and quality improvement projects