Mckenzie Coates
Nottingham,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse delivering evidence-based care in medical-surgical telemetry settings. Specializes in patient assessment, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on safe, patient-centered care that promotes positive outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona – Neurological Step-Down Unit
Altoona, PA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, which minimized the risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Labor & Delivery Preceptorship
Mount Nittany Medical Center - Women and Children's Services Unit
State College, PA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted medical staff with various tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of the labor and delivery unit.
- Assisted with maternal and fetal assessments, labor support, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
- Observed and assisted with vaginal deliveries and cesarean births while maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University – Altoona
Altoona, PA05-2025
Skills
- Epic EHR
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Critical monitoring
- Team coordination
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Pennsylvania Multistate Compact License (NLC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Expires April 2028
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Stop the Bleed® Certification
- Seizure and Epilepsy Certification for Non-Neurologists
- TeamSTEPPS® Essentials Training Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
Mount Nittany Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Labor & Delivery Preceptorship
Mount Nittany Medical Center - Women and Children's Services Unit
01.2025 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona – Neurological Step-Down Unit
08.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University – Altoona