Mackenzie Parker
Amherst
Summary
Seasoned Operating Room Registered Nurse with solid experience in a fast-paced surgical environment. Skilled in patient preparation, surgical assistance, showcasing strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with patients and medical professionals while maintaining high standards of care. Proven history of improving efficiency and enhancing patient satisfaction in previous roles. Exhibits strong leadership skills and effective communication strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of Lynchburg
Lynchburg
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms for diverse surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and communication.
- Supported anesthesia providers during the administration of anesthesia services.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Administered critical care to patients in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented patient histories and treatment responses using electronic health records.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed triage processes to prioritize and streamline patient flow in ER.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and emergency response techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05-2013
Skills
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Patient assessment
- Electronic documentation
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS )
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR )
Affiliations
- Currently enrolled in Master's program, High GPA, Projected to graduate with Honors
- Fundraising committee chair (Amherst Youth Baseball)
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of Lynchburg
06.2019 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
02.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Central Virginia Community College
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