McKenzie Rains
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated RN with a proven track record at UofL Main Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care. Expert in emergency response, medication administration, and fostering patient satisfaction. Skilled in infection control and patient care, continuously advancing through professional development. Demonstrates strong team coordination and relationship-building abilities. Also, personable and compassionate with a solid foundation in patient care and health sciences. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures, including patient assessment and medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - OR
UofL Main Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Float Pool PCA
UofL Main Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2023
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Completed Nurse Residency for new nursing graduates.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
RN - OR
UofL Main Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Float Pool PCA
UofL Main Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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