McKenzie Owens
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record, specializing in critical care nursing, home health and care coordination. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and leadership, and always willing to learn and adapt. Skilled in providing individualized care through evidence based practice and fostering positive patient and family relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Health Nurse
Canon Trust
03.2024 - Current
- Upheld patient privacy and dignity through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and ethical nursing standards.
- Served as a resource for patients' families by answering questions, addressing concerns, and providing guidance on managing complex healthcare situations at home.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home settings by coordinating services with discharge planners and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
LeeHealth
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Handled ventilator support, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, central lines.
- Floated to multiple disciplines including medical, surgical, open-heart, recovery room
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within field of critical care nursing.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Clinical Associate
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained active clinical practice, staying current with industry trends and best practices while serving as role model for students.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Perioperative Assistant
LeeHealth
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth transitions between various operating room procedures.
- Ensured timely patient transportation between pre-operative areas and operating rooms, maintaining clear communication with all involved parties to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Maintained safe environment for patients and staff members alike through adherence to facility policies and industry standards at all times.
Patient Care Technician
LeeHealth
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare settings.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Promoted safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Front Office Receptionist
MedExpress Urgent Care
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction, managing insurance verifications and addressing billing inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues in both front office and clinical roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2021
College Credit - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL2019
College Credit - Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL2017
High School Diploma -
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Fort Myers05.2016
Skills
- Dementia Care
- CCRN certified
- ACLS, BLS and PALS certified
- Pediatric Nursing Education courses being completed
- End of life care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
Affiliations
- AACN
- NASN
Certification
CCRN certified
ACLS/BLS/PALS Certified
Timeline
Private Home Health Nurse
Canon Trust
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Associate
Florida SouthWestern State College
08.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
LeeHealth
07.2021 - 06.2024
Perioperative Assistant
LeeHealth
10.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician
LeeHealth
12.2019 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
01.2019 - 06.2019
Front Office Receptionist
MedExpress Urgent Care
03.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
College Credit - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
College Credit - Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School