McKenzie Cox
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
My diverse background in nursing allows for valuable experience in patient care. Focus on team collaboration and being adaptable to changing healthcare needs paired with my compassionate approach allows for achieving positive patient outcomes. Eager to start in a setting that promotes and supports my growth as a nurse and helps contribute to the well being of others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, tele/stroke/oncology unit
Lankenau Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- 26 bed unit specializing in tele, stroke and oncology
- Patient load of 4-5, 2-3 while charge, with a variety of medical conditions
- NIHSS certified
- Certified ONS Fundamentals Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
- Trained as charge nurse with duties such as making schedules, assisting fellow staff, collaborating with other units to help facilitate movement of patients urgently and non-urgently
- Currently involved in hospitals Wound Care committee
- Act as preceptor for nurses orienting to the unit
RN, Supervisor CVOR
St. Peters Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversaw 35 colleagues including periop RN's, pre op RN's, CST's, CVT's, Anesthesia Technicians, PCT's and EVS associates
- Was responsible for performance management and educational growth for each employee
- Worked closely with unit managers to confirm appropriate patient progression based on clinical interventions
- Engaged with clinical leadership and nurse educators to provide educational programs for staff and helped streamline new orientation program
- Oversaw majority of materials management and ordering for CVOR backed/ensured by monthly operational reviews to meet operational success of quality productivity and financial goals
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team
RN, Circulating/Scrub RN CVOR
St. Peters Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Trained to scrub and circulate cardiac and vascular procedures
- Assisted in complex cardiac and vascular procedures in the regions leading cardiovascular hospital
- Scrubbed and circulated minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures
- Experience with insertion/removal of ECMO, IABP's, and Impellas
- Assisted in cath lab with device-assisted procedures
- Trained on Siemens zeego for endovascular cases in cardiac and vascular setting
Education
BSN -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2026
ASN - Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2017
Skills
- Attentive to detail and anticipating needs of unit, patient, colleagues etc
- Team engagement
- High belief/practice in efficiency
- Positive attitude
Timeline
RN, tele/stroke/oncology unit
Lankenau Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
RN, Supervisor CVOR
St. Peters Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2024
RN, Circulating/Scrub RN CVOR
St. Peters Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2024
BSN -
Drexel University
ASN - Nursing
Hudson Valley Community College
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