Jason McDonald
Sunland,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Sun Valley, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through proper infection control protocols.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations or central line insertions.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions to determine necessary interventions.
RN
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
CNA
LAMC
Hollywood, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Santa Clarita, CA
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA06-2022
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication Administration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Documentation and Reporting
- IV Setup
Certification
- [ACLS] Training - [225409060163]
- RN95291443
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
05.2023 - Current
RN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - 04.2023
CNA
LAMC
01.2022 - 10.2022
CNA
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2016
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College