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Nina McKissock

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated nurse AND officiating professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Experienced registered nurse with over forty years of experience in varied high acuity environments. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Expert Umpire with twenty years of experience governing gameplay and making decisive calls with fairness. Outstanding leadership, networking and communication skills. Calmly handles high-pressure environments while maintaining professionalism.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Registered Nurse for ALS Patient

Self-employed
Solebury, PA
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • End-of-Life care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse

Bayada Skilled Office
Philadelphia, PA
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols

International Umpire for Field Hockey

USA Field Hockey
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2002 - Current
  • Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries.
  • Responded promptly to injuries and helped coordinate medical care and rule enforcement responses.
  • Inspected player equipment before games to assess participant safety and legal compliance.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
  • Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
  • Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
  • Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
  • Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
  • Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
  • Navigated difficult situations, employing mental clarity and calm.
  • Officiated hundreds+ games over twenty-year period.
  • Reviewed video playbacks and slow-motion camera footage to evaluate calls and judge appeals.

Published Author

Self
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
  • Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

No Degree - Nursing

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Sporting Event Officiation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Rule Instruction
  • Results Judgment
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Penalty Imposition
  • Verbal Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • New Referee Training
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Accurate Recordkeeping
  • Facility Inspection
  • Protective Equipment Management
  • League Regulations
  • Match Officiating
  • Player Supervision
  • Crowd Control
  • Gameplay Management
  • Sound Judgment
  • Game and Match Rules
  • Weather Conditions Monitoring

Timeline

Private Duty Registered Nurse for ALS Patient

Self-employed
10.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Bayada Skilled Office
04.2017 - 10.2021

Published Author

Self
01.2013 - 01.2015

International Umpire for Field Hockey

USA Field Hockey
08.2002 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Marymount University

No Degree - Nursing

University of Pennsylvania

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I took two years away from nursing to finish writing my memoir as a hospice nurse. In 2015 it was published and I went on a six month cross-country book tour. I was on two well-known NPR programs, taught in many hospitals and was a feature speaker in professional medical gatherings. The book is From sun to Sun: A Hospice Nurse Reflects on the Art of Dying.


I love to travel and just returned from ten days in Europe.


I love living in the city and getting lost and finding new-to-me gardens and parks. I love the history of the city too.

writing, reading and exploring anywhere.

I took two years away from nursing to finish writing my memoir as a hospice nurse. In 2015 it was published and I went on a six month cross-country book tour. I was on two well-known NPR programs, taught in many hospitals and was a feature speaker in professional medical gatherings. The book is From sun to Sun: A Hospice Nurse Reflects on the Art of Dying.


I love to travel and just returned from ten days in Europe.


I love living in the city and getting lost and finding new-to-me gardens and parks. I love the history of the city too.

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