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Debra McKinney
42 Indian Field Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810, USA
Cell Phone: 806-236-7389
[email protected]
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EDUCATION
Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas
Associate, Nursing, 1993
GPA: 3.178. ACLS and BLS Certification, Award for participation in X Microtia
Reconstructive Surgery Brigade from Hugs Foundation for Surgical Mission Trip to
Ecuador, Cervmax Cervical Collar Fitting Certification, Clinical Research Coordinator for 2
years, Legal Nursing assistant, Medical transcriptionist, Advanced Study in Business Courses
of Typing I, II, and III, Office Machines and General Office Procedures. EXPERIENCE
DE Surgical Arts, Newark, DE
OR Nurse (Circulator, Scrub, Admit, Recover), 2010 - 2016
Operating room Circulator (anesthesia and local cases) for plastic surgeon, Surgical Nurse
(scrub) for Moh's Reconstructive surgeon. Interviewed pre-anesthesia patients prior to
admission. Admitted and Discharged patients and assisted in PACU. Mixed medications and
injected local anesthesia daily. Terminally cleaned OR's. Stocked supplies. Prepared
instruments for surgical procedures. Served on employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction
committees. Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions,
admissions, discharge summaries. Prepared rooms and sterilized instruments for daily use. Served as preceptor for orientation of new employees in the minor procedure rooms. Interacted daily with a variety of personnel including physicians, physician assistants, other
medical staff, and patients; directly assisted physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive procedures. Served as liaison between family members, medical and specialty
personnel. Fostered relationships with geriatric patients and their families. Performed nursing
functions ranging from inserting Foley catheters and dispensing medications to providing
CPR. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. Maintained files
and records using EMA and NexGen, in addition to submitting required reports. Prepared and
maintained operating room instruments and supplies required for all surgeries. Dr. Stephen Harlin, MD and Wound Care Clinic, 2000 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008
Office and Surgical RN , 2008 - 2010
Assisted plastic surgeon with excision of skin cancers and wound care. Performed patient
assessments with detailed, accurate history taken prior to physician's evaluation. Took blood
pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. Entered medical data on EMR
system using MAC computer and maintained all files and records. Prepared local
anesthesia for daily use. Prepared rooms and instruments for surgical procedures, including
set up of skin graft dermatome machine. Provided appropriate dressing care post-operatively. Provided wound care to chronic and acute wound care patients including ordering and applying
wound VAC and applying multi-layered compression dressings. Washed, cleaned, organized
and sterilized all instruments post procedures. Notified patients of pathology and culture
results from submitted specimens. Discussed diagnosis and treatment plans with patients and
family. Made appropriate referrals as needed. Maintained and ordered medical supply stock,
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pamphlets and patient teaching information Assisted surgeon with organization and sell of all
instruments when decision made to close practice as well as contacting patients and providing
medical records and future referrals. SW Neuroscience and Spine Center (Family Medicine Centers of Amarillo), Amarillo,
Texas 79106
Office RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, 1990 - 2008
Clinical Research Coordinator and head office nurse for neurosurgeon and his colleagues.
Returned all patient phone calls and scheduled surgeries. Removed sutures and staples and
changed sterile and non-sterile dressings. Ordered and stocked supplies, composed and typed
letters to attorneys, hospitals and physicians. Refilled prescriptions, wrote P.T. orders. Ordered
and interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic tests and their results. Conducted patient
teaching for pre and post-operative procedures, transcribed and carried out doctors'
orders, documented nursing records, and directed ancillary staff. Performed duties pertaining
to care and treatment of neurological patients. Interpreted test results, collaborated with
physician preceptor as needed, and identified and validated diagnosis. Provided patient care
under the direct responsibility and supervision of a physician. Maintained medical records,
thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation. Procured, sorted,
and issued pharmaceutical materials and supplies. Took blood pressure, weight, and
temperatures of incoming patients. Assisted a wide variety of patients of all age groups,
assisting with lumbar punctures, epidural steroid injections, discograms, etc, ordering lab tests
and filling Morphine pumps. Alleviated pressures caused by staffing shortages. Coordinated
coverage for new procedures, such as Vertebralplasty and endoscopic neurosurgical
procedures. Collected data and submitted results to IRB and Synthes spine company while
performing Clinical Research duties, handled public relations with drug reps and hospital OR
Staff. .Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient
documentation. Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work and/or xrays as necessary. Assessed client needs and discussed client/care giver goals to determine
strategies to meet objectives. Communicated and coordinated with insurance companies to
ascertain patient benefits for such care. Molded back braces for post-op patients, fit patients
with cervical collars, assisted physician with removal of halos and any other procedures as
needed. Urgent Care Center (Family Medicine Centers, Amarillo, Texas 79106
Staff RN, 2006 - 2008
Served as a Part Time RN in an after hours clinic associated with Family Medicine Centers. Assisted physicians with all aspects of nursing to include but not limited to performing
breathing treatments, collecting urine specimens and analyzing data, lancing cysts, performing
EKG's, splinting of fractures, injections, and wound care. Performed histories and physical
examinations. Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold. Performed tests and
treatments on both pediatric and adult patients including suturing, splinting and gynecological
examinations. Treated and evaluated patients with soft tissue injuries sustained in automobile
and work-related accidents. Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work
and/or x-rays as necessary. Worked with physicians and residents to treat outpatient adult
internal medicine patients. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming
patients. PROJECTS
Volunteered for a 7 day surgical mission trip to South America to aide in the care of
microtia patients., Surgical Nurse
Amy Wharry, RN and a broad array of RN's and Physicians on the Hugs Mission list,
2011 - 2011
A very rewarding, fulfilling experience circulating in the OR in such a poor country where
hardly a word was uttered in English, and patients were extremely grateful and humble. I was
honored to help them through a life-changing experience, not only for them, but for the entire
family. Forged alliances with physicians and other health care professional building a strong
surgical mission team. Performed all duties of registered nurse, including administering
therapy, maintaining patient treatment records, and consulting with physicians. Ordered and
distributed surgical supplies to guarantee adequate supply for operations. SKILLS
• Dermatology. C.P.R. Vital Signs. Admissions and Discharges.Previous medical
transcriptionist Patient Teaching. - typing 102 wpm Charting & Patient Documentation.
Minor Surgeries. Biohazardous Disposal. Patient Care.
• Ability to interpret medical records with history of summarizing medical records
• 18 + years of neurosurgery experience
• Certified Cervmax Collar fitting and ability to mold back braces
• People-oriented