Caroline McDonald

Registered nurse with Cardiac Cath Lab and Level One Trauma Experience. Looking to utilize clinical knowledge in cardiology, commitment to lifelong learning in healthcare, effective communication skills and team-oriented mindset to improve patient care.

• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Trauma Nursing Core Course

• Aurora Sinai- NICU, 08/20 - 12/20
• Franklin Ascension Hospital- General Med, 05/20 - 08/20
• Aurora St. Luke's Unit 10S- Cardiac Unit, 01/20 - 05/20
• Froedtert Hospital- Surgical Transplant Unit, 08/19 - 12/19

• UW Health, Madison, WI, Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse, 11/22, Present, Responsible for on call coverage, Assisted with cardiac catheterizations and provided follow-up care to patients, Ensured sterility was followed during procedures, Monitored patients and administered sedation, Implemented infection control practices, Educated patients on recovery post catheterization
• UW Health, Madison, WI, Emergency Department Nurse, 03/21, 11/22, Assess, monitor and document in EPIC the behavioral and physiologic status of adult and pediatric patients at a 58-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Set priorities, adapt to changing patient and unit situations, and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team of providers, Provide health education to patient and families regarding procedures, diagnosis and discharge, Completed internal traveler nurse assignment to help the unit address short staffing issues
• Aurora Sinai, Milwaukee, WI, Emergency Department Nurse Extern, 07/20, 01/21, Collaborated as member of an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver quality care for patients, Planned, prioritized, and provided nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, Conducted head-to-toe assessments and provided discharge education
• Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI, Resource Pool Certified Nursing Assistant, 06/17, 02/21, Assisted with activities of daily living, blood glucose, vital signs, and infant hearing screens, Floated to units including: ICU, IMCU, Gen Med, Heart and Vascular, Neuro, Post-Partum, ER, COVID-19 Labs, Worked at video monitoring to make sure patients are not harming themselves and are staying safe