MeKenna Smith
Altoona,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with specialty experience in dermatology and critical care nursing, with 8+ years of experience in the healthcare setting. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OakLeaf Clinics Dermatology
Chippewa Falls, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with dermatologists to diagnose various skin conditions, manage biopsies and excisions, and administer treatments for skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and other dermatological concerns.
- Maintained and updated accurate and legible medical records on a regular basis in a high volume department seeing over 100 patients per day.
- Cosmetic division content creation and streamlined patient communications for pre/post operative treatments and laser use/care.
- Optimized efficiencies for patient rooming and procedure reorganization.
- Decreased check in/check out times in half with the creation of pre-clinic charting and post appointment booking in real time.
- Transitioned to triage nurse role taking over high volume of pathology result calls, returning patient voicemails and portal messages, medication refill requests, and urgent communication to physicians.
- Collaborated with manager, dermatologists and physician assistants to streamline and create policies for clinic, scheduling of procedures, submitting prior authorizations to insurance, relaying of biopsy results
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield, WI
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Acted as an assistant department manager, overseeing 5 certified nursing assistants. Created monthly CNA schedules, assisted with staff coverage, & assisted with hiring process of applicants.
- Provide high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs in a 16 bed MICU department.
- Provided ongoing supervision and training to junior staff, fostering a supportive team environment focused on client success.
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes and communicated patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
- Performed assessments and appropriate medical interventions as needed.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity environments.
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures.
- Responded to hospital wide emergencies as a member of the Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Stroke teams.
Intensive Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield, WI
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for up to 16 patients daily in an intensive care setting.
- Assisted patients in regular activities of daily living – bathing, feeding, ambulating.
Interim General Manager & Bartender
Neillsville Country Club
Neillsville, WI
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Acted as interim general manager assisting with scheduling of 10 bartenders & waitresses, inventory, weekly ordering of food and beverages, organized golf outings & events.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring high-quality service and member satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to increase membership engagement.
- Established vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Analyzed operational processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
- Coordinated event planning, delivering successful functions that enhanced community involvement.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2021
Skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Healthcare regulations
- Direct patient care
- Detail oriented
- Patient education and counseling
- Efficient
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Communication
- High level of autonomy
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- EMA, EPIC, & Cerner Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse / Wisconsin Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support / American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support / American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OakLeaf Clinics Dermatology
10.2022 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Marshfield Clinic Health System
07.2021 - 10.2022
Intensive Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Marshfield Clinic Health System
06.2020 - 07.2021
Interim General Manager & Bartender
Neillsville Country Club
01.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UW-Eau Claire