Isabel McDanel
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Provider with nursing expertise and hands-on clinical experience. Delivered patient care through monitoring vital signs and supporting daily living activities while adhering to healthcare standards. Accomplished HR and Accounting Professional, skilled in employee records management and fostering continuous improvement via effective training and payroll administration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting/Human Resources Assistant
1st Interiors, Inc.
Waukee, Iowa
07.2015 - Current
- Coordinated employee training programs to enhance skill development and compliance training.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, etc.
- Managed employee records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Updated employee database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
- Performed administrative tasks related to payroll processing or benefit administration.
- Assisted with workers' compensation.
- Data entry of employee, job, and accounts payable information.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
Bartender/Server
Bass Pro Shops
Altoona, Iowa
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Mixed and served beverages to meet customer preferences and ensure satisfaction.
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to create welcoming atmosphere and improve dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to enhance service efficiency.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on company standards and service techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed credit card payments promptly.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Advanced CNA
Spurgeon Manor
Dallas Center, Iowa
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Conducted vital sign assessments, including blood pressure and temperature, to support resident health monitoring.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Documented resident care accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA08-2023
High School Diploma -
Waukee High School
Waukee, IA05-2016
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Records management
- Compliance coordination
- Human resources and accounting
- Employee training
- Clinical rotation at Mercy Medical Center
- Preceptorship at Newton Correctional Facility
- Preceptorship in Neurotrauma
- Provided care for patients with neurological and cardiovascular issues
- Monitor and record patient vital signs
- Perform head to toe assessments
- Prepare and administer medication
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Help with ambulating and repositioning patients
- Practice infection control and aseptic technique
- Assist nurses with bedside procedures
Certification
Registered Nurse, Iowa board of Nursing, issued March 4, 2026
Accomplishments
Nominated for The Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing students at graduation from Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2023.
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Bass Pro Shops
10.2019 - 09.2022
Advanced CNA
Spurgeon Manor
09.2015 - 04.2016
Accounting/Human Resources Assistant
1st Interiors, Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Waukee High School