Evan McKinley
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
Jackson
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in emergency and critical care, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Expertise in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education ensures comprehensive support for diverse patient needs. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities contribute to outstanding patient care and foster a collaborative healthcare atmosphere. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development to enhance patient outcomes and team performance.
Work History
Registered Nurse, AirCare
11 Months- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care during air transportation of critically ill patients.
- Utilized specialized medical equipment, including ventilators and IV pumps, to ensure optimal patient outcomes during flight.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, timely medical care during air transport.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions prior to and during transport to guide clinical decisions.
- Streamlined communication processes between ground hospitals and air medical teams for improved operational efficiency.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Donor Management Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Delivered critical care during patient transport to specialized facilities, ensuring patient safety and stability.
- Ensured equipment readiness for emergency interventions, facilitating timely responses during transport.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures ensuring sterile environments.
- Coordinated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
5 Years 1 Month- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities during staff shortages, ensuring patient care standards were maintained.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips, and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated discharge planning to enhance continuity of care and optimize patient transitions post-discharge.
- Assisted physicians in trauma resuscitations, contributing to rapid and effective patient stabilization.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
1 Year 8 Months- Assessed patient's physical condition, medical history and current medications to determine the best course of treatment.
- Participated in team meetings with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress or changes in care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments administered and outcomes achieved.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans and any potential complications.
- Managed intravenous lines for administering medication or fluids as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Medical Records Management
Compassionate Care
Airway Management
Charting and clinical documentation
Direct Patient Care
Student Precepting
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Diagnostics
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
- CCRN
- CEN
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Registered Nurse, AirCare
Universitiy of Mississippi Medical Center
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Donor Management Assistant
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2020 - 10.2025Read More
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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