Mckenzie Rafftery
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Diligent, empathic communicator, organized, recognized for adaptability to take on multiple responsibilities. Experience in geriatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, emergency department, psychiatric, and labor & delivery. A reliable student nurse with leadership skills that create a team. Recognized for abilities with being confident in skills, advocating, and showing empathy for patients. Strengths include being responsible, organized, developing strong patient relationships, and collaborating with staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 4: Emergency Department
01.2022 - Current
- Hours: 109
- Triaged patients in green, yellow, and red zone
- Performed all care for patients from beginning to end of their visit to the ER
Transition to Practice
Abrazo West Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
Level 3: Critical Care
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Hours: 36
- Administration of medications SQ, IM, IV, PO, & IVPB
Level 3: Labor and Delivery
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Hours: 24
- Maternal, pediatric, and critical assessments Saint Joesph’s Hospital
Level 2: Medical Surgical
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Hours: 72
- Administration of IM, IV, SQ, & PO medications
Level 3: Psychiatric
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Hours: 24
- Therapeutic communication and attended therapy sessions with patients
In Home Care Giver, Home Instead
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Patient communication, interaction and listening, assisting patients with activities of daily living or any chores around the house.
Volunteer
Ecumen Nursing Home
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Played piano for the church services at the nursing home.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Assessments
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Maintaining privacy
- Documentation
- Fast Learner
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 10/29/2024
- N1H Stroke Certification, 07/28/2022
Professional Development
Student Nurse Association: Mentoring new nursing majors
Timeline
Transition to Practice
Abrazo West Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Level 3: Critical Care
09.2022 - 10.2022
Level 3: Labor and Delivery
09.2022 - 10.2022
Level 3: Psychiatric
06.2022 - 06.2022
Level 2: Medical Surgical
05.2022 - 08.2022
Level 4: Emergency Department
01.2022 - Current
In Home Care Giver, Home Instead
01.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Ecumen Nursing Home
01.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University