MICKENZIE MYERS
Jackson,MS
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive experience in clinical settings, including pediatric nursing, geriatrics, surgery, and rehabilitation. Proven ability to assess and manage diverse health conditions, administer medications, and respond effectively to medical emergencies. Committed to patient safety and infection control, while adhering to all policies. Skilled in fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Yazoo City, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound care, medication administration, and health education.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Server
Ratliff Ferry
Canton, MS
04.2025 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Pedicare Agency
Brandon, MS
- Educated family members on care techniques, medication management, and seizure response protocols.
- Administered rescue medications per facility protocol.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plan of care accordingly.
- Monitored compliance with infection control protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
Correctional Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies/ MDOC
Pearl, MS
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Educated incarcerated patients on preventive health measures such as proper nutrition, hygiene, exercise habits, and stress management techniques.
- Responded to incarcerated patient's medical emergencies in a timely manner and provided appropriate treatments or referrals as needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate care for patients with chronic illnesses or mental health issues.
- Monitored medication inventories in the pharmacy to ensure an adequate supply was available at all times.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on new developments in healthcare practices.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, managed and inserted foley catheters, inserted intravenous catheters, and performed tracheostomy care
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
MS Regional Utilization Specialist Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies
Ridgeland, MS
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending daily care management team calls.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Medicaid eligibility.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Monitored patient admissions and discharges to optimize care coordination and resource utilization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Management Team
Shaggys on the Rez
Brandon, MS
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.
- Developed training programs for new staff members to ensure consistent performance standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner by utilizing problem solving skills.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Assisted with training new employees for various job roles.
Student Nurse Extern
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
- Administered medications to patients pre-and post-operatively.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities such as arranging post-hospitalization homecare services.
- Provided post-operative care for patients in recovery room.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Inserted Intravenous catheters
Server
Penn's Fish House
Forest, MS
04.2015 - 12.2021
Student Worker in the Admissions Department
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Input admission data into system, adhering to all procedures to keep information private
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS12.2023
Associate of Science -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2019
Skills
- Supervision & leadership
- Adult / Pediatric AED and CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Suicide Prevention
- Diabetic Care
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- PPE Compliance
- Oxygen therapy
- Peg Feedings
- End of life care
- IV and medication administration
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- Wound care
Certification
- OSHA/HIPAA, 2023
- Expanded IV Therapy Certification, 2025
- Basic Life Support/ CPR Renewal, 2024
- PREA (NCCHC) 2024
- Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
- PPE Guidance and Use Training, 2024
- Suicide Prevention (NCCHC), 2024
- Standards for Health Services in Jails, Prisons, Juvenille Detention and Confinement Facilities, Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities
- Sapphire Training (Electronic Health Record System)
- Epic Training (Electronic Health Record Training)
- Opioid Overdose Elimination Training
- Naloxone Training Course
- Safe Serv Certified
Accomplishments
- Student Nurse Extern UMMC (Summer of 2022)
- BGM Intern for Haiti Mission Trip (Summer of 2018)
- National Honor's Society (2017)
References
References available upon request.
Activities
- Reporter, Sigma Sigma Mu Tau
- Member, Astronomy Club
- Member, Environmental Club
- Member, Phi Beta Lambda
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
08.2025 - Current
Server
Ratliff Ferry
04.2025 - Current
Correctional Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies/ MDOC
05.2024 - 04.2025
MS Regional Utilization Specialist Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies
04.2024 - 04.2025
Student Nurse Extern
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
Management Team
Shaggys on the Rez
04.2021 - 06.2024
Student Worker in the Admissions Department
East Central Community College
07.2018 - 04.2019
Server
Penn's Fish House
04.2015 - 12.2021
Private Duty Nurse
Pedicare Agency
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Associate of Science -
East Central Community College