Nanette Mckenzie

Columbia, MS *****

601-***-**** - adydhd@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

The licensed skilled, experience education and training 17 years as LNP allowed transitioning to RN in 2018 beneficial with excellent communication and teaching skills. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, CPR certified through American Heart Association, geriatric medical-surgical and post-op emergency care allowed growth with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families, offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management. Driven Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience caring for patients within psychiatric clinics & hospital setting, smoothly delivering patient care according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Health and wellness expertise

Mental and Physical Assessments

Crisis Resolution

Patient Relationships

Progress Evaluation

Mental Disability Management

Patient discharging

Nursing Plan Development

Community advocate

Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

Psychiatric Evaluation

Mood Disorders

Work History

11/2021 to 4/02/2023

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Pine Grove Mental Healthcare – Hattiesburg, MS

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations for numerous patients.

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

07/2018 to current

Registered Nurse

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Hattiesburg, MS

Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

04/2013 to 06/2019

LPN

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Hattiesburg, MS

Administer medications, take clients to doctors appointments, and supervise up to 12 men with psychiatric disorders.

Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

06/2013 to 12/2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Walthall Rural Health Clinic – Tylertown, MS

Triage patients

Administer medications.

Obtained patient vital signs.

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

05/2008 to 06/2014

LPN

Marion General Hospital – Columbia, Mississippi

Responsible for primary care, and medication management.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing process, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Took and recorded patients' vital signs, performed and assisted with minor procedures.

Worked in med-surg, icu, post-op, and er.

In 2014, elected Nurse of the Year by coworkers.

02/2003 to 05/2008

LPN

Sharp Family Care Center – Columbia, MS

Triage patients,

Administer medications.

Assist md with minor procedures.

Order supplies & draw blood.

Education

05/2018

Bachelor of Science: Bachelorette of Science in Nursing

Mississippi University For Women - Columbus, MS

05/2017

Associate of Science: Registered Nurse

Southwest Mississippi Community College - Summit, MS

05/1999

Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing

Pearl River Community College - Poplarville, MS

Certifications

American Heart Association, BLS 11/22/2021-11/2023

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