McKenna Rothbard
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Emergency department nurse with 3 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Proven ability to prioritize critical patient needs and manage fast-paced clinical environments. Skilled in emergency medicine protocols and team coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership in a high-acuity emergency department, serving as a key resource for nurses on advanced decision-making, senior-level nursing interventions, and patient care coordination.
- Directed unit-based nursing care by managing staff assignments, collaborating with physicians during rounds, overseeing patient orders, and facilitating interdepartmental communication to ensure continuity of care.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to effectively manage high-stress situations and resolve concerns from staff, patients, and visitors.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with physicians to rapidly assess patients and deliver timely, appropriate interventions in response to evolving clinical conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments while closely monitoring patient responses.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and follow up instructions.
Research Intern
IU School Of Medicine
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with IU Health Physicians during meetings and presentations to further research and data sharing.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Educated community members in public settings regarding safe sleep practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2022
Certification
RN - Registered Nurse
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
NIHSS - Stroke Scale Certified
Sitting for CEN exam in July 2025
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Research Intern
IU School Of Medicine
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
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