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McKenzie Brown

Derby,KS

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 7 years of experience in the Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit, eager to transition into a role as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Equipped with extensive clinical training across diverse settings and patient populations. Committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care with a focus on health education, disease prevention, and patient advocacy. Dedicated to lifelong learning and integrating evidence-based practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Wichita State University
08.2020 - 05.2024

Locations:

William Newton Hillside Family Medicine – 324 hours

Ascension Immediate Care – 36 hours

Derby Dermatology Clinic – 80 hours

Health Core Clinic – 100 hours

Community Health Center in Cowley County – 240 hours

WaKeeney Family Care Clinic – 40 hours

Description:

  • Worked alongside preceptors in various clinical settings to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses in individuals across the lifespan.
  • Performed various types of office visits: adult physicals, well-child checks, sports physicals, medicare wellness visits, gynecological examinations, acute or sick visits, and chronic care exams.
  • Performed thorough physical assessments, ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests, accurately diagnosed conditions, and determined appropriate treatments.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy. Guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU

Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
07.2017 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Communicated with patients and their family members to provide education on their condition, diagnostic tests, and post-surgical procedures.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals with bedside procedures including the insertion of invasive lines (central venous catheters, arterial lines, dialysis catheters) and intubation.
  • Preceptor to students, new graduates, and new hires.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
12.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Newman University
Wichita, KS
05.2017

Associate of Science -

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Patient safety
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Task Prioritization

Licensure and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse - State of Kansas (License #140138)
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Wichita State University
08.2020 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU

Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
07.2017 - Current

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Wichita State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Newman University

Associate of Science -

Butler Community College
McKenzie Brown