Paige McKenzie
Palmetto,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly 4 years in acute and transitional care settings. Specializes in comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. Known for strong clinical judgment and effective communication, driving quality and patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Bradenton, Florida
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of student-athletes presenting with acute, chronic, and episodic health concerns to determine appropriate level of care, urgency, and next steps
- Coordinated care activities by collaborating with physicians, care coordinators, athletic trainers, physical therapists, behavioral health providers, families, and school staff, ensuring integrated delivery of care
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the athlete, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care team to address medical needs, recovery goals, and safe return-to-activity
- Assess for barriers to care, including access to services, adherence challenges, psychosocial concerns, and environmental factors; facilitate solutions through coordination and education
- Facilitated transitions between on-site health services, primary care, specialists, urgent care, and emergency services, promoting continuity of care
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques and supportive health education to encourage compliance, self-management, and positive health behaviors
- Educated and supported athletes and caregivers with culturally sensitive, age-appropriate information to enhance understanding of conditions, treatments, and preventative care
- Demonstrate strong time-management, prioritization, and independent work skills while adapting to high-volume, fast-paced clinical demands
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic health systems in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Registered Nurse, PICU
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments to identify clinical, psychosocial, and environmental needs impacting care and recovery
- Support care coordination activities by collaborating with physicians, case managers, social workers, therapists, and nursing leadership to ensure integrated delivery of care across the continuum
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members
- Perform ongoing monitoring of care plans, documenting interventions, evaluating effectiveness, and communicating changes in patient status
- Provide structured patient and caregiver education to support understanding of conditions, treatments, and follow-up care needs
- Maintain responsibility for multiple patients simultaneously, demonstrating strong time-management, prioritization, and independent decision-making
- Facilitated rapid response and emergency interventions as a Medical Emergency Team (MET) member.
- Engaged with patients in a clear, professional manner during consultations.
Server
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
Englewood, Florida
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication, adaptability, and organization while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Built skills in customer engagement and responsiveness transferable to member-focused healthcare roles
Medical Office Assistant
Baycare Home Care
Sarasota, Florida
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Supported home health operations including patient intake, scheduling, and medical records, contributing to coordinated patient services
- Assisted with administrative aspects of care coordination between patients, clinicians, and office staff
- Developed foundational knowledge of home and community-based healthcare services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser Univeristy
Sarasota, FL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2015
Skills
- Care Coordination & Care Management Support
- Member Assessments & Regulated Documentation
- Individualized Care Plan Development & Monitoring
- Transitions of Care & Continuum of Care Support
- Telephonic & Face-to-Face Member Engagement
- Interdisciplinary Care Team Collaboration
- EMR Documentation & Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Time Management & Independent Caseload Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Florida - Active
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, PICU
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2025
Server
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
11.2017 - 05.2022
Medical Office Assistant
Baycare Home Care
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser Univeristy
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida