MCKENZIE LAWSON
MURRAY,KY
Summary
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist gaining valuable experience providing compassionate and competent care to patients in preoperative, surgical and postoperative settings. Responds quickly in crisis situations requiring decisiveness and critical thinking.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Murray State University
Madisonville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Performed pre-anesthesia assessment of patients' medical history and physical condition.
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions.
- Evaluated patient status following surgery and procedure through physical assessment techniques.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Administered general anesthesia, sedation, regional anesthetic, monitored anesthesia care.
Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lourdes
Paducah, KY
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided care to acutely and critically ill cardiac and medical patients
- Managed IABP, impellas, SLED, targeted temperature management following cardiac arrest, myocardial infarctions, and heart failure
- Transitioned to critical Covid-19 unit during pandemic
- Managed ventilated patients, complex respiratory failure, and sedation during and after intubation
- Delegated, lead, and educated through charge nurse and precepting role.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia -
Murray State University
Murray, KY08-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Murray State University
12.2019
Skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong critical judgement
- Efficient and effective decision making capability in high stress situations
- Great communication skills with fellow medical staff and explaining procedures to patients
- Collaborative teamwork and good leadership skills
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
Research
Evidence Based Practice Project - "Post-Operative Multimodal Pain Management", Primary researcher, 11/2019
DNP Project- "Nurse Anesthesia Resident Wellness Program", Primary Researcher
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Murray State University
08.2023 - Current
Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lourdes
12.2019 - 12.2022
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia -
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Murray State University
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