Jay McDonald RN EMT
Ashland,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS Instructor Level I
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
Hayward, WI
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced EMS training program effectiveness by developing engaging and interactive lesson plans.
- Improved student performance in emergency medical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and practice scenarios.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by addressing student concerns promptly and professionally.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Sawyer County Emergency Services
Hayward, WI
12.2022 - Current
- Providing advanced critical care: Delivering high-level medical care to critically ill or injured patients during ground transportation, including interfacility transfers or emergency response. This involves assessing patients, administering medications, performing interventions, and closely monitoring vital signs.
Flight Nurse
Guardian Flight
01.2023 - Current
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit PRN
St Lukes Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Consultant
Sawyer Emergency Management Consulting
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for conducting thorough reviews of Emergency Medical Services operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies, facilitating consistent results while optimizing both company and employee satisfaction.
- Review internal systems and organize training plans to address areas in need of quality or process improvement.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided nursing care within Critical Access Emergency Department.
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma.
- Acted as EMS Liaison to improve relationships with rural volunteer EMS agencies with frequent communication and regular trainings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lights Healthcare
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Gave compassionate care to long term care residents.
- Assess resident condition and perform appropriate intervention.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic/CPR Instructor
Red Cliff Tribal Ambulance
10.2018 - Current
- Frequently acted as preceptor to EMS students and new hires.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Bayfield Community Ambulance
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
Surgical Technician
Lakewalk Surgery Center
10.2001 - 06.2016
- Organized and prepared operating rooms for various surgical procedures.
- Trained, managed, and directed a team of eight surgical technologists and increased first case on time start times to 95%.
Helicopter Crewman 67V
United States Army
06.1989 - 06.2000
- Conducting thorough pre-flight checks to ensure the helicopter is in proper working condition. This includes inspecting systems, equipment, and safety features.
- Performing basic maintenance tasks as directed, such as refueling, cleaning, and conducting routine inspections of the helicopter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Ashland, WI03.2019
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Ashland, WI09.2016
Skills
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- National Registry EMT #E3282357
- RN Licenses in Wisconsin Multi-State, and Minnesota
- BLS Instructor/Provider
- ACLS Provider
- PALS Provider
- NRP Provider
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
EMS Instructor Level I
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
01.2024 - Current
Flight Nurse
Guardian Flight
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Sawyer County Emergency Services
12.2022 - Current
Consultant
Sawyer Emergency Management Consulting
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit PRN
St Lukes Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic/CPR Instructor
Red Cliff Tribal Ambulance
10.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern Lights Healthcare
07.2018 - 09.2019
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Bayfield Community Ambulance
06.2017 - 09.2019
Surgical Technician
Lakewalk Surgery Center
10.2001 - 06.2016
Helicopter Crewman 67V
United States Army
06.1989 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Cloud State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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