Mackenzie Welch
Louisville,KY
Summary
Personable and empathetic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and clinical knowledge. Well-versed in evidence-based practices and skilled in patient assessment and treatment planning. Committed to making meaningful impact on patient outcomes through compassionate and effective care. Ready to join a new organization and act as a patient advocate.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nair Internal Medicine
08.2024 - Current
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Provided care to 15-25 patients daily including new patients, hospital follow ups, acute and chronic care management, annual and wellness visits.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Recommended various additional treatments such as physical therapy and diagnostic testing based on subjective and objective assessments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and other diseases.
Registered Nurse
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided triage to patients in regards to seizure activity, migraine headaches, tics and Tourette’s, SMA, muscular dystrophy, and various other neurologic disorders to identify changes in conditions and promptly notify physicians.
- Efficiently communicate with patient’s family members, pharmacies, medical facilities and physician within the office
- Effectively provide families with education regarding medications, seizure precautions and migraine remedies
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Norton Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Cared for patients ranging from newborn to 22 years of age
- Gained skills such as: management of Arterial and Central Venous lines, ICP monitoring, EVD drain care, burn care, management of Endotracheal tubes, and multiple variants of ventilator as well as other oxygen support such as biPAP and Vapotherm; management of C-collars
- Participated in many code 300s, taking roll of compressions, medication administration and recorder using skills obtained from PALS
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program – Nurse Extern
Norton Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted an experienced RN with managing patients ranging in ages 19-90 years old on an Adult Medical – Surgical floor
- Under supervision, completed RN tasks such as: documenting pertinent patient information into the Norton, Epic, Electronic Medical Record system and, using effective time management skills to effectively and efficiently provide patient needs
- Under supervision, could use skills learned in lab in the clinical setting such as: drawing blood, placing IVs, priming tubes, effectively applying a wet-dry dressing, removing and inserting various types of drains, assisting in a rapid response along with many others and providing patient-centered care
Waitress
Rooster’s Sports Bar
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Waitress to many different forms of the public in south Louisville
- Provide the best customer care to my ability by being attentive, patient, and prioritizing per customer needs
- Work and adapt to a chaotic environment
Child Care Provider
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Responsible for 5 children’s after school care such as assisting with homework, snacks, meals, bathing, transportation, and entertainment
- Tutor to child with Asperger’s Syndrome from second grade to present
- Organize fun play activities
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky12.2018
Skills
- BLS certified
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to multitask
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Adult health management
- Chronic health problems
- Acute health problems
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- Family Nursing Practice
Affiliations
- Butler Traditional High School, Peer tutor, Peer tutor to adolescents with special needs ranging from intellectual disabilities to Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
- Best Buddies of Louisville, University of Louisville, Mentor, Mentor to fellow student with Autism
- PICU comfort care committee, Committee Member, Assisting nurses, doctors, chaplains, families and patients with end life care and management as well as memory making, new end of life procedures and guidelines
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nair Internal Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute
01.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Norton Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program – Nurse Extern
Norton Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
Waitress
Rooster’s Sports Bar
10.2016 - 01.2018
Child Care Provider
08.2011 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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