ARIEL MCDONALD

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
• Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
• Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Managed 36 nurses and nursing aides and activities in 220-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Worked at least 60 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, Titrated IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Conveyed essential patient information to enhance treatment planning.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

One plus years' experience Documenting accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

• Administered controlled narcotics, titrated IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
• Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
• Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 36 nurses and support personnel.
• Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
• Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
• Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
• Supported departmental goals through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Worked at least 60 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.