Mackenzie Corder

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with focused clinical training in critical care and emergency settings. Experienced in managing acutely and critically ill adult patients, interpreting complex hemodynamic and diagnostic data, and assisting with advanced procedures under supervision. Strong foundation in evidence-based ICU management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid clinical decision-making.

Nurse Practitioner Student at MUSC (2025-11 – 2026-02)

Delivered hands-on care for acutely ill and injured adult patients in a high-volume Emergency Department under APP and physician supervision.

• Performed and assisted with advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubations and central venous catheter placement, using sterile technique and ultrasound guidance.
• Interpreted EKGs, labs, imaging (CT, X-ray), and point-of-care diagnostics to guide treatment plans.

Nurse Practitioner Student at Houston Methodist (2025-07 – 2025-10)

• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing clinical situations and making decisions about patient care.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.

Nurse Practitioner Student at UNC Health Care System, Rocky Mount, NC (2025-03 – 2025-06)

• Developed individualized plans of care based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare personnel.

Nurse Practitioner Student at Martinsville Urgent Care (2025-01 – 2025-02)

• Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, treatments, and other interventions as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
• Provided referrals to specialists as necessary for further evaluation or treatment.

Registered Nurse, Resource ICU at Atrium Health Resource Team (2022-07 – Present)

Provide high-quality patient care in a variety of critical care settings within the ICU: Medical, Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac, and Oncology.

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.

Registered Nurse, MICU at RN Network (2022-01 – 2022-07)

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Registered Nurse, CCU at Orlando Health Central (2020-08 – 2021-12)

Provides care for critically ill patients with: Hemodynamic pressure lines (PA catheter and arterial lines), artificial airway/mechanical ventilation such as endotracheal tubes and newly placed tracheostomy's.

• Titration and management of all pharmacological drips such as vasoactive, inotropic, and sedation.
• Provided care to COVID-19 patients which include convalescent plasma, remdesivir, and steroids.

Registered Nurse, ICU at Baptist Memorial Hospital (2019-08 – 2020-08)

Delivered bedside care to patients in a busy 15-bed ICU needing intensive medical treatment including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure, CHF, and cardiac arrest.

• Assist in bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, endotracheal intubations, cardioversion, invasive line placement, and thoracentesis.

Masters in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Chamberlain University (2023-10 – 2026-02)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University (2021-12)

Associate of Science in Nursing – Midlands Technical College (2019-08)

High School Diploma – Lugoff-Elgin High School (2015-05)