Amy McDonough
Ada
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in inpatient and outpatient care, specializing in Pediatric, Obstetrics, Postpartum, and adult patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse, Pediatrics
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center
Ada
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomes.
- Educated nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols for patient management.
- Provided mentorship to junior nurses, fostering professional development and teamwork skills.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks according to urgency level.
- Served as a resource person for other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical issues or questions.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Promote kind nursing environments to alleviate stress on patients and medical staff alike.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Mercy Hospital Ada
Ada
06.2011 - 10.2023
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in pediatric care, post-partum care, and newborn care.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in condition using electronic medical record systems.
- Provided compassionate care to postpartum patients and newborns during hospital stays.
- Educated mothers regarding breastfeeding techniques and newborn care practices.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery procedures.
- Advocated for patients' needs and concerns within the healthcare environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff members and other departments throughout the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University
Ada, OKSkills
- Patient care coordination
- Patient education
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Medication administration
- Comprehensive assessment
- Inpatient pediatric services
- Family support
- Time management
- Effective team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Health advocacy
- Basic life support
- Patient care documentation
- Medical technology
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Resource Nurse, Pediatrics
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Mercy Hospital Ada
06.2011 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University