McKenzie Shotwell
Registered Nurse
West Bloomfield
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospice Acute Care Coordinator
Henry Ford Health
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed and identified patient needs by the hospice concept of care to minimize discomfort and provide symptom relief.
- Completed GIP admissions, referrals, and discharges.
- Provided education and support to staff and families related to hospice and end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Henry Ford Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge on a12-bed telemetry unit with experience up to and through heated high-flow oxygen; anti-arrhythmic drips; PCA pumps; venipuncture; IV insertion; pre-cardiac catheterization preparation; blood administration; post-catheterization and cardiac procedure care; hospice and end-of-life care.
- Charge nurse.
- Hand hygiene coach.
- Clara Ford Award Nominee.
- Employee of the Month for November 2023.
Nurse Extern, Cardiac Progressive Care
Henry Ford Health
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated changes in patient condition with the R.N. and other care team members, utilizing the nursing process.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention, medications, and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
Work Center Supervisor, Primary/Preventive Care
US Navy
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Led 17 Sailors in support of two medical providers in treatment of 1,253 Marines in outpatient clinic setting with primary and preventive care capabilities.
- As primary Preventive Medicine Representative, organized and executed 3 influenza vaccine stand-downs, ensuring cold-chain management and administration of $43,200 worth of immunizations and compliance of 99% for 3,600 personnel. Provided OJT for 6 Sailors in duties relating to preventive medicine.
- Coordinated and supervised 6 mobile health clinics: movement of $650,000 of equipment and 8 medical technicians where health services were administered to 85 employees increasing medical readiness by 25%.
- Acted as Triage Nurse to 300 Marines and Sailors while deployed. Coordinated patient care for 95 patients as the liaison to the ship's physician.
Work Center Supervisor, Hematology/Oncology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Supervised 18 team members on a 20-bed inpatient hematology/oncology ward. Tasks included daily workflow, career progression, scheduling, debriefs, and conflict mediation.
- Increased processes to improve hand hygiene from 86% to 93%. Awarded Joint Service Achievement Medal.
- Mentored newly hired employees and developed a training manual to standardize intake.
Medical Technician, Hematology/Oncology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
07.2014 - 09.2015
- As shift lead on the inpatient unit, delegated assignments to up to 3 technicians for 20 patients.
- Administered medications, collected vital signs and laboratory specimens, and performed patient assessments under the R.N.
- As a NREMT, secured $200,000 of equipment and provided medical coverage for 15,000 citizens at 2017 Presidential Inauguration. Awarded Letter of Commendation from Hospital Director.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Madonna University
Livonia, MI 01.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL 09.2016 - 2021.01
Skills
Telemetry Experience - Technical Reports Writing
Microsoft Office Suites - Interpersonal Communication
Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt
Epic, Cerner, AHLTA applications
Compassionate Care
License and Certifications
Michigan Board of Nursing
License No. 4704404210
Exp. 06/13/2025
Basic Life Support Exp. 09/2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Exp. 12/2025
Timeline
Hospice Acute Care Coordinator
Henry Ford Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Henry Ford Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
Nurse Extern, Cardiac Progressive Care
Henry Ford Health
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Madonna University
01.2021 - 05.2023
Work Center Supervisor, Primary/Preventive Care
US Navy
04.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
09.2016 - 2021.01
Work Center Supervisor, Hematology/Oncology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
09.2015 - 04.2017
Medical Technician, Hematology/Oncology
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
07.2014 - 09.2015
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