McKenzie Thieschafer
Fargo,ND
Summary
Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-Fargo
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Direct Support Professional
Creative Care for Reaching Independence
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Essentia Health Emergency Department
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Assists in the admission, discharge, and transfer process.
- Collaborated with emergency medical professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
- Performed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, or administering medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glen Oaks Senior Care Facility
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 60-bed long-term-care facility.
- Preserving patient dignity and ensuring resident dignity while carrying out tasks such as diapering, bedpan changes, bathing, and emptying drainage bags.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Appreciated for effective team collaboration, patient relations, chart accuracy and consistent deliverance of empathetic care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2023
Skills
- Behavioral health care
- Time management
- Team building
- Compassionate care
- Critical thinking
- Delegation and motivation
- IV insertion
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-Fargo
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Essentia Health Emergency Department
05.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Support Professional
Creative Care for Reaching Independence
11.2021 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glen Oaks Senior Care Facility
12.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University