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MCKENNA HENKE

MCKENNA HENKE

Portland

Summary

Recently licensed nurse graduate with clinical and medical surgical nursing experience seeking a part time job in aesthetics. Detail oriented nurse with strong assessment and communication skills. Proficient in delivering patient centered care while effectively educating patients on their conditions and treatment plans. Skilled in providing preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing procedures such as cholecystectomy, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), bowel resection, and knee replacement surgeries.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.

Senior Practicum (Student Nurse)

Sheridan School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Created individualized care plans for students with medical needs such as diabetes, seizure disorder, and asthma, ranging from 5 to 18 years of age
  • Educated school staff on diabetes management, glucagon and epinephrine administration, and anaphylaxis prevention
  • Performed first aide care, insulin administration, and health assessments
  • Total Hours: 145

Practicum 3 (Student Nurse)

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Safely administered IV, PO, SQ, and IM medications to post-surgical patients
  • Accurately documented assessment findings in the EPIC charting system
  • Total Hours: 100

Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 (Student Nurse)

The Springs at Carmen Oaks
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Safely cared for residents with dementia by utilizing distraction and redirecting techniques
  • Conducted head-to-toe assessments on clients, recording and reporting abnormal findings to the nurse preceptor
  • Accurately documented resident fall and incidence reports
  • Total Hours: 280

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Primarily worked with adult oncology patients, safely following neutropenic and chemotherapy precautions
  • Delivered emotional support to patients undergoing hospice and palliative care
  • Performed post-mortem care, maintaining respect and dignity for clients while cleaning and positioning them
  • Checked and accurately recorded patient blood sugars, reporting findings to appropriate nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mennonite Village Senior Living
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs and fluid intake and output
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Linfield University Accelerated Nursing Program
Portland, OR
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.2022

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Educating patients and family members
  • Administering medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO, etc)
  • Time management

Licensure & Certifications

Registered Nurse (BSN)

Oregon State Board of Nursing 

  • License Number: 10029206

Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

  • Renew by 09/2026

Volunteer Experience

Oregon State University Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today (IMPACT) Program:  03/20 - 06/20 & 03/22 - 06/22

  • Improved motor skills of children, aged 11-15 years, with mental and physical impairments, including: autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy
  • Assisted children with gross and fine motor skills, such as swimming, playing catch, and drawing shapes
  • Helped regulate children's emotions by providing reassurance and encouragement via implementing calming strategies like deep breathing and music therapy

Body Weight Support System Project (OSU):  01/21 - 04/21

  • Set up and helped design an all inclusive indoor play area for children with altered motor functions (spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.)
  • Assisted in gathering data on the safety of the play area and the level of mobility it offered the participating children during play sessions

Wheel-A-Thon (OSU): 05/19 - 05/20

  • Assisted in organizing fundraiser to raise awareness about the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities
  • Assembled wheelchair obstacle course and explained the significance of it to participants
  • Helped recruit participants by contacting OSU sports teams (football, soccer, etc.)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Senior Practicum (Student Nurse)

Sheridan School District
04.2024 - 06.2024

Practicum 3 (Student Nurse)

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024

Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 (Student Nurse)

The Springs at Carmen Oaks
06.2023 - 11.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mennonite Village Senior Living
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Oregon State University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Linfield University Accelerated Nursing Program
MCKENNA HENKE