Amy MacDonald
Norwood,MA
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in Maternal Child Health, specializing in postpartum couplet care, special care nursery, and travel nursing. Recipient of the DAISY Award for excellence in patient care, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality outcomes. Proficient in managing 3-4 couplets per shift while supporting breastfeeding success and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe care for mothers and infants. Recognized for strengths in patient education, clinical leadership, and adaptability across diverse hospital environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
01.2006 - Current
- Manage daily care for postpartum mothers and newborns, providing education, assessments, and safe discharge planning.
- Improved patient breastfeeding initiation rates by delivering personalized lactation support and education.
- Mentor and precept new graduate nurses and nursing students, enhancing onboarding efficiency.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to decrease readmission rates for newborn jaundice cases.
- Educated new parents on infant care practices, promoting safe sleep and breastfeeding techniques.
- Administered comprehensive assessments to monitor mother-baby health and ensure optimal care.
Travel Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Atlas MedStaff
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Supported a high-volume maternity unit during a critical staffing shortage, safely managing 4–5 couplets per shift.
- Recognized for quickly integrating into the team and maintaining continuity of care without disruption.
- Enhanced patient safety by identifying early warning signs of maternal and neonatal complications.
Mother Baby & Level 1B Nursery Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, MA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, ensuring compliance with NRP guidelines.
- Delivered post-op care for C-section patients, supporting pain management and recovery.
- Promoted safe sleep and breastfeeding practices, contributing to improved hospital Baby-Friendly designation scores.
Mother Baby & Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
Concord, MA
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Delivered specialized care for high-risk newborns requiring oxygen support, IV therapy, and close monitoring.
- Provided family-centered education on neonatal care, reducing caregiver anxiety and improving discharge readiness.
- Partnered with neonatologists to stabilize at-risk infants, improving short-term outcomes.
Travel Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Millennium Staffing
Braintree, MA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered safe, evidence-based care across multiple facilities, including Cambridge Health Alliance and UMASS Memorial Worcester.
- Adapted rapidly to different workflows and EMRs, consistently maintaining high patient satisfaction ratings.
- Provided staffing relief during critical shortages, ensuring continuity of care for more than 40 families weekly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2028
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
05-2008
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Newbury College
05-1999
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Prenatal education
- Family-centered care
- Health promotion
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Evidence-based practice
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Massachusetts (Active) | RN284203
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
- Step 2 Breastfeeding Certification
Timeline
Travel Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Atlas MedStaff
01.2020 - 01.2020
Mother Baby & Level 1B Nursery Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
01.2016 - 01.2018
Mother Baby & Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2016
Travel Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Millennium Staffing
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
01.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Newbury College