Doreen McDonald
Leominster,Massachusetts
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than twenty five years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
TaraVista Behavioral Health Hospital-Devens, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a therapeutic milieu environment
- Medication and treatment administration, observation and documentation
- Specialized protocol assessments, implementation of plans of care with patient safety prioritized.
- Mentor new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Nursing Supervisor
Wellpath
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide direct nursing care to approximately 200 patients in a corrections setting
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Administer medications via facility med pass
- Organize department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Coordinate nursing and provider appointments; educate patients for optimal outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Wellpath
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols in a corrections setting
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, cardiac arrests, attempted suicides and drug overdoses.
Staff Radiologic Technologist
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
05.2008 - 07.2021
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff while obtaining quality diagnostic images.
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Wachusett Emergency Physicians
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Obtained quality diagnostic images in an ambulatory care setting
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records
- Engaged in all levels of patient care, registration, triage, staff development, retention and scheduling in a fast paced urgent care environment.
Staff Radiologic Technologist/Certified Phlebotomist
Fallon Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2011
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Safely acquired diagnostic imaging and specimens to facilitate timely patient care.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Fitchburg, MA05.2014
Associate of Science: Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2024
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to multi task and prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced, ever changing environment
- Phlebotomy, EKG, STAT testing, diagnostic imaging proficiency in both primary and emergent environments
- Proven reliability
- Accountable leadership
Timeline
Staff Nurse
TaraVista Behavioral Health Hospital-Devens, MA
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Wellpath
01.2022 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse
Wellpath
04.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Wachusett Emergency Physicians
01.2015 - 04.2020
Staff Radiologic Technologist
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
05.2008 - 07.2021
Staff Radiologic Technologist/Certified Phlebotomist
Fallon Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2011
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Associate of Science: Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
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