Deanna McCarthy
Columbus
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, procedural care, symptom management, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy; ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
Columbus
04.2023 - Current
- Triage Veterans presenting with chief complaints to assign ESI acuity levels.
- Administered medications, performed ECG testing, and inserted IVs and catheters.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis and ensured accurate processing.
- Educated patients on chief complaints while coordinating chronic issues and follow-ups.
- Responded to emergencies as part of the STAT page team across the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment plans.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity levels in order to provide timely care.
Surgical Specialties Registered Nurse
Ohio State University Physicians
Westerville
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided care for patients undergoing various urological procedures, including vasectomy and cystoscopy.
- Set up sterile fields and assisted during procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Educated patients on relevant procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Cleaned and handled equipment, instruments, and scopes following infection prevention protocols.
- Conducted urinalysis testing, blood draws, and processed pathology specimens efficiently.
- Performed manometry procedures for gastrointestinal patients to assess function.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Clinical Manager
Residence Home Health
North Olmsted
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted thorough audits of clinician visit documentation to ensure compliance.
- Provided ongoing support to field clinicians to enhance service delivery.
- Oversaw daily clinical operations for home health services, maintaining high standards.
- Assisted with recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of new employees.
Registered Nurse Case Manager – Home Health Care
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
Mentor
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed case load of 35 to 50 patients post-acute or sub-acute stay, delivering skilled care including disease process education, medication training, IV infusion, wound care, catheter care, ostomy care, and lab draws.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health resources.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Supervised LPN and HHA team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Executed Medicare Oasis admissions, discharges, re-certifications, and resumption of care processes.
- Mentored new employees during orientation to facilitate effective integration.
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham
- Delivered pre-surgical care, including lab draws, IV starts, and site preparation.
- Conducted assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
- Performed post-anesthesia assessments and managed symptoms effectively.
- Provided post-surgical education for ophthalmic, urology, gynecological, orthopedic, gastroenterology, vascular, and ENT patients.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse – Neurology, Stroke-Telemetry, Epilepsy
University Of Virginia
Charlottesville
- Delivered nursing care to neurological patients at clinician II level.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in unit-based pilot committees to enhance patient care initiatives.
- Received Daisy Award for exceptional nursing care in February 2016.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia05.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio12.2013
Skills
- Communication skills
- Patient education
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Patient engagement
- Time management
- Prioritization strategies
- Critical thinking
- Information analysis
- Team collaboration
- Sterile techniques
- Triage expertise
Certification
• Registered Nurse, Active, Ohio Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support, Active, American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Active, American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support, Active, American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Active, American Heart Association
Awards
Daisy Award, 02/16, University of Virginia Medical Center
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association, Active
Timeline
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current
Surgical Specialties Registered Nurse
Ohio State University Physicians
07.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Manager
Residence Home Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager – Home Health Care
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
02.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse – Neurology, Stroke-Telemetry, Epilepsy
University Of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science -
Columbus State Community College