McKenzie Trail
York
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency medicine and psychiatric crisis care in high-acuity environments. Expertise in behavioral health stabilization, suicide risk assessment, and effective verbal de-escalation techniques for psychiatric patients. Proven ability to establish therapeutic rapport with individuals facing acute mental health crises while prioritizing patient safety and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with plans to advance into Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training starting June 1st 2026.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, South Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Deliver emergency and behavioral health nursing care in a high-volume emergency department.
- Manage psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, psychosis, severe depression, and substance-related behavioral disturbances.
- Utilize CPI-based de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive or distressed patients safely.
- Establish therapeutic rapport with psychiatric patients to improve cooperation and treatment outcomes.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage evaluations, and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatric consult teams, social workers, and case management to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation within electronic medical record systems.
- Provided direct patient care, including mobility support, hygiene assistance, and vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient safety and care coordination.
Nurse Extern
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, South Carolina
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted registered nurses with patient assessments, monitoring, and emergency department procedures.
- Communicated patient condition changes to the healthcare team.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, South Carolina
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted registered nurses with patient assessments, monitoring, and emergency department procedures.
- Communicated patient condition changes to the healthcare team.
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
05-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
York Technical College
05-2024
Skills
- Psychiatric Crisis Stabilization
- Verbal De-escalation & Therapeutic Communication
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Behavioral Health Patient Safety Monitoring
- Safety management
- Emergency Department Triage & Assessment
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Medication Administration & IV Therapy
- Emergency care
- Patient safety
- Patient stabilization
Certification
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
- CPR Certification
- TNCC – In Progress
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Piedmont Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Piedmont Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
York Technical College
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Western Governors University
Certifications
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
- CPR Certification
- TNCC – In Progress