Amy McDonald
Hillsborough,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Bayada Home Health
04.2016 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
RN
Maine Medical Center
01.2004 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
06.2002 - 12.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
CPT - Phlebotomy
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Exercise Science
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA05.1997
Skills
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Infection Control Measures
- Charting and Documentation
- Intakes and Discharges
- Patient Education
- ACLS, PALS, BLS certification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Bayada Home Health
04.2016 - Current
RN
Maine Medical Center
01.2004 - 03.2014
RN
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
06.2002 - 12.2003
CPT - Phlebotomy
Durham Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Exercise Science
Gettysburg College