RN, APRN-BC, MSN, ONC, CEN, CFRN, CCRN, NREMT-P
Education
2002-2004 University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Master’s of Science in Nursing, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2004
- Minor in Health Informatics
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, 2003
2000-2002 Elizabethtown Community College
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Dean’s List for 4 of 4 Semesters, 3.67 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Graduated with Distinction
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
1996-1998 Barstow Community College
Barstow, California
- Associate’s Degree in Natural Science and Mathematics
- Dean’s List for 3 of 3 Semesters
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
1993-1995 Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
- Pre-Nursing Major
- 57 Credits Completed
Experience
2006-Present Flight Nurse, Aero Med
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- A member of flight team dispatched for transport of ill and injured patients serving the greater Western Michigan area
- Provide care across the age continuum from neonatal to geriatric patients
- Maintain broad skill set and apply to both flight and ground transportation in a variety of settings including outlying emergency rooms, ICUs, and scene calls
- Represent both Aero Med and Spectrum Health as a very visible member of the health care community through actively participating in static displays, conferences and teaching classes
2008-Present Company Commander, HHD, 334th Medical Group, US Army Reserves
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Responsible for administrative tracking and accountability of 70 soldiers to include but not limited to performance evaluations, physical fitness, weight control, professional school attendance, and pay
- Determines training plan for company in accordance with deployment cycle, higher command guidance and Army regulations
- Oversees planning for unit training on monthly Battle Assembly schedule as well as two annual, in state, field exercises and one CONUS field exercise annually
- Logistically and administratively responsible for higher command element which oversees 17 subordinate units
2007-Present Instructor, Kellogg Community College, CCEMT-P Course
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Prepares and presents course material for class of approximately 25 experienced paramedics
- Guides students through advanced material, providing information above and beyond prescribed information
2003-Present Blogger, www.crzegrl.net
Hastings, Michigan
- Author of blog which focuses on issues related to the nursing profession, with special interest in flight nursing, Army nursing, and being a nurse practitioner
- Main goal is to “Change the Face of Nursing” by providing insight into one specific nurse’s life through writing, video and audio posts
- Make myself available to those interested in the nursing, medical and military fields as a resource
- Create a resource for those specifically interested in the field of flight nursing through my series of posts “Becoming a Flight Nurse”
2008-2009 Nurse Practitioner, MMC
Ludington, Michigan
- Diagnose and treat ill and injured patients in a 25 bed emergency room
- Work closely with both medical and nursing staff to form a team approach in caring for infants to geriatric patients
- Hold DEA licensure and prescriptive rights as per State of Michigan guidelines
2003-2008 Critical Care Nurse, 322nd Hospital Company, US Army Reserves
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Platoon leader responsible for training, and evaluating 25 soldiers
- Field Medic coordinator for 35 soldiers, who created training schedules, tracked certifications, taught courses, and repored status to higher headquarters, successfully maintaining 100% recertification rate for 3 consecutive years
- NBC Assistant Officer, responsible for approximately $40,000 worth of equipment while maintaining unit readiness through teaching NBC courses
- Received Army Commendation Medal for distinguished participation in Golden Medic 2005
2004-2006 Orthopaedic/Trauma Nurse Practitioner, Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- First in-patient Adult Nurse Practitioner in 500+ bed institution, creating the role for Orthopaedic/Trauma Service
- Managed inpatient care for 40+ patients: diagnosis, treatment, plan of care, emergency intervention, therapies, medication prescription, family conferences from admission to discharge
- Coordinated care between 4 Attending Physicians, 4 Physician Assistants, 6-10 Residents, 30+ Nurses, 8 Physical/Occupational Therapists, 4 Care Managers daily
- Participated in multiple quality-assurance, improvement committees
- Spearheaded LEAN Process Improvement Group for decreasing time from Admission to OR
- Nominated for ‘Synergy Creativity Award’ related to accomplishments achieved through LEAN Process Improvement Group
- Co-created curriculum and taught multiple classes for ‘Ortho-Trauma Nurse Core’ series
2002-2004 Intensive Care Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Cared for 1-3 critically ill or injured patients in the Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit
- Fulfilled Charge Nurse duties for the 16-bed unit while simultaneously carrying full patient load
- Managed all patient care at the physician level for the 16-bed unit as part of Master’s Externship
2000-2002 Medical Assistant, CareFirst/Hardin Memorial Hospital
Radcliff, Kentucky
- Screened patients (vital signs, assisted with triage)
- Dressed wounds, apply splints, apply temporary casts (Orthoglass)
- Assisted physician/RN with procedures as required
2001-2002 Technical Assistant, Jewish Hospital, Critical Care/Emergency Room
Louisville, Kentucky
- Provide direct patient care including bathing and hygiene, assistance with ADLs
- Complete phlebotomy, tonsil tip suction, G-tube residuals, simple dressing changes and
blood glucose monitoring
- Assist physician/RN with procedures as required
- Documentation of V/S, I&O, treatments and initial assessment forms
- Obtain Urine samples for drug/alcohol screening per protocol
2001-2001 Nurse Extern, Jewish Hospital, Critical Care
Louisville, Kentucky
- Completed eight week externship, shadowing RN in Critical Care Unit
- Was responsible for providing supervised care for up to two patients within RN scope of practice
- Completed both daily and weekly writing assignments pertinent to externship position
2000-2001 Delivery Driver, Domino’s Pizza
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Responsible for delivering food in a timely and safe manner
- Prepared food, took telephone orders
- Had zero traffic violations and zero accidents with approximately 600 deliveries
1999-2000 Emergency Medical Technician, American Medical Response
Los Angeles, California
- Responsible for the maintenance and supply of ambulance
- Worked in both 911 response position and ALS/interfacility transport position
- Provided care to cross-section of population, including but not limited to all age groups and a variety of cultures
- Worked closely with paramedics, RNs and physicians in over 35 facilities and multiple fire departments
1998-1999 Flight Medic, U.S. Army Air Ambulance Detachment, U.S. Army
Fort Irwin, California
- Responded to numerous 911 and hospital transfer requests for both civilian and military personnel.
- Accountable for $10K worth of medical equipment
- Proficient in aircraft knowledge and crew duties including external hoist/SKED, altitude physiology, and medical/trauma patient care
- Taught numerous classes in Combat Life Saving, CPR and aircraft safety
- Battalion Soldier of the Year, 1999
- Honor Graduate, Expert Field Medical Badge, 1998
- Received multiple awards for performance including 3 Army Achievement Medals and one Army Commendation Medal
1996-1997 Combat Medical Specialist, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army
Fort Irwin, California
- Provided medical coverage for 200+ soldiers during training exercises in which patient needs ranged from simple medical to severe trauma
- Maintained field ambulance and medical supplies valued at $75K
- Served as medical assistant during sick call clinic completing vital signs, initial screening and medication administration
- Assisted Physician’s Assistant with immunizations, ingrown toenail removal, sutures, intravenous infusions, blood draws and other minor surgical procedures
- Taught Combat Life Saver course to 35+ students per quarter
Author
- McGee, E. J. (2004). Using PDAs in Practice. American Nursing Student, 5(4), 28-29.
- McGee, E. J. (2005). Necrotizing Fasciitis: Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 28(1), 80-84.
- McGee, E. J. (2008). Recognition. In T. Ratner (Ed.), Reflections on Doctors (pp. 43-48). New York: Kaplan, Inc.
- McGee, E. J. (2009). Maybe It Was Enough. In P. Sergi & G. Gorman (Eds.), Meditations on Hope (pp. 53-64). New York: Kaplan, Inc.
- McGee, E. J. (2009). An End to the Madness. D. Sherman (Ed.), Final Moments (pp. 109-114). New York: Kaplan, Inc.
- Blog Author (2003-present). www.crzegrl.net: A personal collection of insights, opinions and life as a Flight Nurse.
- Nursing Guest Blogger (2008). www.nursingjobs.org
Reviewer
- Taggart, H. (Ed.). (2006). Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson. Chapter 7, “Pain.”
Guest Lecturer
- “Pelvic Fractures” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, San Diego, CA, February 2007
- “T-Bone or Roll Over? The art of using Mechanism of Injury to anticipate injury patterns in the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient” National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Teleconference, November 2008
- “Pelvic Ring Injury in the Adult Trauma Patient” Air Medical Transport Conference, Minneapolis, MN, October 2008
Radio Guest Appearances
- Breimayer, M. (Producer). (2008, June 29). Frontlines of Freedom. Grand Rapids, MI: WOOD Newsradio 1300.
- Breimayer, M. (Producer). (2008, August 24). Frontlines of Freedom. Grand Rapids, MI: WOOD Newsradio 1300.
- Breimayer, M. (Producer). (2009, January 4). Frontlines of Freedom. Grand Rapids, MI: WOOD Newsradio 1300.
- “Dr. Anonymous” (Producer). (2008, September 4). Dr. A Show. Internet Broadcast: BlogTalkRadio.
Certifications/Licenses
- Licensed, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Board Certified, State of Michigan
- Licensed, Registered Nurse, State of California
- Licensed, Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
- Licensed, EMT-Paramedic, State of Michigan
- Licensed, Skydiver-B License Holder, United States Parachute Association
- Certified, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Certified, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Certified, CEN, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Certified, CFRN, Board of Certification for Emergency (Flight) Nursing
- Certified, CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Certified, ONC, National Orthopaedic Nurses Association
- Certified, Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (pending renewal)
- Certified, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
- Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified, International Trauma Life Support
- Certified, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
Memberships
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
- Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- United States Parachute Association (USPA)
