McKenzie Kirch
Charlotte,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Northeast
Humble, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Loyal and collaborative team player
- Monitored and interpreted blood glucose levels in diabetic patients with the use of a glucometer
- Monitored and interpreted vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiration rate and temperature
- Lifted and turned immobile clients
- Assisted residents with all hygiene-related tasks
- Assisting with activities of daily living.
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Ascension Midtown
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Performed and documented pre-procedure assessments of patients
- Evaluated learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
St Thomas Surgery Center
Clarksville, TN
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and directed activities within pre and post anesthesia units
- Admitted and prepared GI, Orthopedic, Urology, Ophthalmology, and ENT patients for surgery
- Recovered patients post-operatively and gave instructions about their procedure.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (III) Registered Nurse
Ascension Midtown
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Performs neonatal assessment of Level II/III NICU patients and Newborn Nursery patients
- Assists physicians during examination, treatment, and procedures
- Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care
- Performs gestational age assessments
- Handled critical care responsibilities, including PICC lines, high-frequency ventilation, umbilical catheters, and other complex care practices.
Trauma Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Performs patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance with established policy
- Creates and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
- Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic manner
- Adapts to a rapidly changing work environment
- Administered medications via PO/SQ/IV/IM
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical/surgical procedures and medication.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System North Harris
Houston, TX05.2020
Pre-Requisites -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Clinical Care
- Patient Care
- Clinical Judgement
- Basic Life Support
- Care of drains/tubes (ie Hemovac, JP, Penrose)
- IV, PO, IM, and SubQ drug therapy management
- Proficient charting with Electronic Health Record
Certification
- First Aid
- Basic Life Support CPR certified
- Compact License
- Member of the Nurse Residency Program at Ascension Sacred Heart
- Alumni of Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
References
References upon request
Timeline
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Ascension Midtown
07.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
St Thomas Surgery Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (III) Registered Nurse
Ascension Midtown
07.2021 - 06.2022
Trauma Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
07.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Northeast
06.2019 - Current
Bachelors Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Lone Star College System North Harris
Pre-Requisites -
University of Arkansas