McKenzie Zimcosky
Brownsville,PA
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Administered medications (oral, IV, IM, SQ) under the supervision of a RN.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
California Area Senior High School
Coal Center, PA05.2022
Skills
- Family Education
- Injection Administration
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Vitals Monitoring
- Cardiac Monitors
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
Spanish for Professionals (Medical) 2021
Spanish for Professionals (Business) 2022
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation BLS
Clinical Hours
Foundations for Nursing I - West Penn Hospital - E7 Oncology/Telemetry PCU - 67.5 hours
Foundations for Nursing II - West Penn Hospital - E7 Oncology/Telemetry PCU - 67.5 hours
Medical Surgical Nursing I - West Penn Hospital - E8 Medical Surgical - 90 hours
Medical Surgical Nursing II - Jefferson Hospital - 5W Cardiac PCU - 90 hours
High Acuity Nursing - West Penn Hospital - E7 Medical ICU - 90 hours
Maternal Child Nursing - West Penn Hospital L&D / Post-Partum / NICU - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 7C Medical Surgical - Allegheny Women's Health Clinic - 90 hours
Mental Health Community Nursing - Forbes Hospital 7WN - 90 hours
Transition to Professional Nursing Practice - Hospital TBD - 225 hours
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
06.2023 - 07.2023
Diploma - Nursing
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
California Area Senior High School
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