McKenna Shay
Baltimore
Summary
Dedicated nursing student currently working towards Associates Degree in Nursing and Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. Committed to providing compassionate care to all patient's. Works well with all members of the medical team and is eager to learn from those with extensive experience in the nursing and medical fields.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Technician
Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured instrument sterility by diligently following established sterilization protocols and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Streamlined workflow processes for better time management in handling high-volume sterilization tasks.
Student Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Improved communication between healthcare team members by accurately documenting patient information and progress.
- Supported nursing staff in monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Improved nursing skills through training and education sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mercy High School
Blatimore 06.2020
Skills
- Sterilization Techniques
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Care
- Vital Signs
- Pediatric Care
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
Certification
CPR/BLS certified
Eligible for NCLEX examination May 2024
Nursing Education
NURS 120: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Completed nursing skills including catheter placement/care, wound care, injections, NG tube placement/care, oral medication administration, vital signs, head to toe assessments, and assisstance with ADL's.
NURS 150: Medsurge Nursing
- Completed nursing skills including IV medication administration with IV push medications, and tracheostomy care.
- Clinical rotations were conducted at UPMC Western Maryland where skills learned in the classroom were able to be used in a clinical setting,
NURS 206: Psychiatric Nursing
- Learned nursing skills including deescalation techniques, effective communication, and appropriate self defense techniques in the hospital setting.
- Clinical rotations were conducted at UPMC Western Maryland Behavioral Health Unit and The Finan Center.
NURS 205: Pediatric and Maternal Newborn Nursing
- Completed nursing skill include the use of a buretrol, newborn assessment, maternal assessment, and post-partum assessment.
- Clinical rotations were conducted at UPMC on the labor and delivery unit.
NURS 215: Advanced Medsurge
- Completed nursing skill include dressing changes for central venous access devices and medication administartion through central venous access devices.
- Clinical rotations were conducted at UPMC Western Maryland on the Critical Care Unit.
References
Stacey Mills
Relation: Hiring Manager at Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group
Email: stacey@cpdgdental.com
Phone: 443-286-7944
Taylor Sindall
Relation: Head lacrosse coach at Frostburg State University
Email: TSindall@frostburg.edu
Phone: 240-329-6131
Kalie Reynolds
Relation: Nurse Preceptor
Phone: 772-528-2172
Timeline
Sterile Technician
Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group
12.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Mercy High School
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