McKenna Rinehart
Parker,CO
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over two years of acute care experience at UCHealth Greeley Hospital. Skilled in providing safe, high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment with a 6:1 patient ratio. Proven leadership as Charge Nurse on a 36-bed Acute Care Unit, supporting workflow efficiency, patient safety, and effective team communication on the night shift. Experienced preceptor and active participant in the Unit-Based Council, committed to mentorship, professional growth, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Charge Nurse
UCHealth Greeley Hospital - ACU
07.2025 - Current
- Supervise the night-shift operations of a 36-bed Acute Care Unit, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate patient assignments, and smooth workflow throughout the shift.
- Serve as a leadership resource for staff nurses, assisting with clinical decision-making, patient prioritization, and emergency response situations.
- Coordinate with the house supervisor, CCOR, and Primary RNs to manage patient admissions, transfers, and escalations of care.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, and effective communication during night operations.
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Greeley Hospital - ACU
02.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to a diverse medical-surgical and telemetry population on a 36-bed Acute Care Unit with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new graduate nurses and newly hired staff, fostering professional development and clinical competence through hands-on support and feedback.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork in a high-acuity environment with complex patient needs.
Skills
- License # 1695122
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Colorado
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Expires 10/2027
- Expires 3/2028
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Accomplishments
- Completed a year-long evidence-based practice project as part of UCHealth’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
- Researched, developed, and presented a project focused on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
- Shared results with leadership and peers to support unit-level improvements.
- Contribute to shared governance initiatives that improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and staff engagement.
- Collaborate with leadership and peers to identify and implement evidence-based changes that enhance care quality and unit efficiency.
- Participating in the UCHealth UEXCEL NexGen Tier 1 professional development program focused on advancing clinical excellence, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
- Contributing to project planning, goal development, and unit-level improvements aligned with UEXCEL competencies.
Evidence-Based Practice Project – New Graduate Program
2023 – 2024
Unit-Based Council Member, UCHealth Greeley Hospital
2024 – Present
UCHealth UEXCEL NexGen Tier 1 Project
January 2026 Cohort
Certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Colorado — Denver, CO
- December 2023
Timeline
Relief Charge Nurse
UCHealth Greeley Hospital - ACU
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Greeley Hospital - ACU
02.2024 - Current