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Mckenzie Miller

Lexington

Summary

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. Recipient of the Daisy Award and awarded Nurse of the Year.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Pre-op/Intra-op/Post-op

Fayette Surgical Associates
12.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions during vascular surgeries.
  • Conducted comprehensive pre-operative assessments including medication reconciliation, medical history review, and patient education.
  • Established and maintained IV access with strict adherence to aseptic techniques and institutional protocols.
  • Administered conscious sedation under direct supervision of the surgeon, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
  • Continuously monitored patient vital signs and clinical status, promptly communicating any changes to the surgical team.
  • Delivered individualized post-operative care and recovery monitoring to promote optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided thorough discharge instructions and education to patients and families, reinforcing understanding and compliance with post-op care plans.

Concierge/Home Health Nurse

Registered Nurse Miller, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
  • Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary care team to advocate for positive patient care outcomes
  • Provided quality and efficient care to post-op vascular and thoracic patients in high-stress and critical situations
  • Assessed and monitored patients on telemetry following carotid surgery, lower extremity bypass, aneurysm repair, chest tube placement, DVT intervention, and arterial-lines
  • Contributed to a supportive, engaging, and professional work-environment
  • Recognized as Nurse of the Year 2022 and Daisy Award recipient 2023

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Spalding University
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Transylvania University
05.2019

Skills

  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Effective problem solving
  • Care Coordination
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse Pre-op/Intra-op/Post-op

Fayette Surgical Associates
12.2024 - Current

Concierge/Home Health Nurse

Registered Nurse Miller, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2025

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health
10.2020 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

Transylvania University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Spalding University
Mckenzie Miller