Hannah McKenney
Memphis
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided high-acuity care for cardiac and COVID-19 patients in a tertiary academic medical center
- Managed medication and monitored vitals, EKGs and physical exam status
- Cared for patients requiring close hemodynamic observation and multidisciplinary coordination
- Functioned within a nurse residency training environment with high patient turnover
Nurse Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Nashville
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted with direct patient care including vital signs, intake and output monitoring, and activities of daily living
- Supported the unit’s workflow through patient transport and room turnover
Emergency Department Technician / Unit Secretary
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported emergency department clinical operations by coordinating patient transfers, taking vital signs and doing room turn overs
- Transported patients through the hospital
- Kept ER stocked with supplies
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University / Trevecca Nazarene University Nursing Consortium
05.2020
Global Health And Teaching
- Algebra Instructor, El Camino Bilingual School, Balfate, Colón, Honduras, Spring 2022, Taught algebra to 9th and 10th grade students at a rural bilingual school serving underserved communities. Designed and delivered lessons covering the foundations of algebra, including graphing, solving algebraic equations, and applying problem-solving strategies to word probelms. Provided individualized support to help students build confidence in mathematical reasoning
- Children’s Home Volunteer, Casa Sanctuario, Balfate, Honduras, Summers 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Taught English, geography, and reading to children in a residential children’s home
Leadership And Clinical Service
- Interpreter Manager, Clínica Esperanza, Memphis, TN, 02/25 to Present. Direct recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteer medical interpreters, Maintain active interpreter roster and coordinate coverage during high-volume clinic sessions, Conduct Spanish proficiency evaluations to ensure accuracy in medical communication, Support interpreter orientation and ongoing performance assessment
- Medical Interpreter, Clínica Esperanza, Memphis, TN, 05/24 to 02/25. Provided real-time interpretation during clinical encounters, facilitating communication during history-taking, physical examinations, and treatment discussions, Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patient and multidisciplinary care teams
Research
- Research Nurse Specialist II – Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, 08/21 to 12/22. Coordinated patient screening, enrollment, and regulatory management for multiple ICU clinical studies. Led consent discussions with critically ill patients and surrogate decision-makers for interventional and observational protocols. Assisted with clinical trial evaluating mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Contributed to the development of a ventilated patient database aimed at identifying biomarkers predictive of acute lung injury, Assisted in biomarker investigation in acute kidney injury within the ICU population, Performed biospecimen collection, processing, and chart review in accordance with study protocols
- Changing Demographics of Diabetes-Related Amputations in Rural Honduras: A 10-Year Retrospective Study - Hospital Loma de Luz, Balfate, Colón, Honduras, 02/25, Present, Hannah Bailey McKenney, Jerry Jones, MD, Madeline Jones, Genesis Funez Conducting a retrospective cohort study evaluating age related trends in diabetic lower-extremity amputations over 10 years. Analyzing patient age and body mass index at time of amputation (current n = 120; projected n ≈ 150). Investigating patterns of earlier onset of amputation independent of body mass index.
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- French, Conversational
Accomplishments
- Phi Delta Lambda Award, Department of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2020
- Nursing Award, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2020
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
Nurse Intern
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
01.2020 - 05.2020
Emergency Department Technician / Unit Secretary
Williamson Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University / Trevecca Nazarene University Nursing Consortium