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Jennifer McDonald CNM

Jennifer McDonald CNM

Washington

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Excellent listening and empathy skills, making people feel heard and valued. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preceptorship

Katie Gubler CNM, Heather Jorgenson CNM, and Cyndia Johnson CNM
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening, open communication, and shared decision-making processes during their healthcare journey.
  • Provided breastfeeding support and education for new mothers postpartum to ensure successful initiation of lactation process.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
  • Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.
  • Facilitated informed decision-making among patients by providing evidence-based information on available birthing options and interventions.
  • Supported women's health through the provision of annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and preventative screenings.
  • Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Participated in over 40 vaginal births.

St. George Immunization Coordinator

Community Nursing Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Recruited and hired new staff for the area.
  • Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles.
  • Inventoried and managed all clinic supplies.
  • Packed and deployed all supplies to immunization clinics.
  • Packed and stored vaccine in a safe and secure manner.
  • Managed the clinic schedule and assigned staff to clinics based on experiences and clinic requests.

Registered Nurse, Seasonal

Community Nursing Services
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Observed strict safety measure, including checking vaccine dosages before administration to clients, as well as correct disposal of sharps.
  • Stocked clinical workstations.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Administered intramuscular and intranasal vaccinations to patients and monitored responses.

Registered Nurse, Seasonal

Mollen Immunization Clinics
09.2010 - 12.2012
  • Administered vaccine and monitored patient reactions.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia.

CNA

Dixie Regional Medical Center
07.2006 - 10.2008
  • Conducted routine checks on postpartum and newborn patients including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and respirations.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Monitored and cared for newborns in nursery.

CNA

Comfort Cottage, Assisted Living Facility
03.2005 - 07.2006
  • Conducted routine checks on residents, including vital signs, activities, and exercises.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Education

Master of Nursing - Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY
06-2025

Bachelor’s - Nursing

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT
12.2022

Associate - Nursing

Dixie State University
Saint George, UT
05.2009

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Calm under pressure
  • Compassionate and pragmatic
  • Detail oriented
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Manages time well
  • Trauma informed care
  • Holistic approach to care
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Vaccine administration
  • Program planning

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Midwife- 7/21/2025-12/31/2030
  • Registered Nursed- 6/10/2019-01/31/2027
  • BLS Provider- 8/1/2024
  • NRP Provider- 9/21/2024
  • Nexplanon Training- 11/8/2024

Timeline

Preceptorship

Katie Gubler CNM, Heather Jorgenson CNM, and Cyndia Johnson CNM
11.2024 - 05.2025

St. George Immunization Coordinator

Community Nursing Services
01.2021 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, Seasonal

Community Nursing Services
09.2019 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse, Seasonal

Mollen Immunization Clinics
09.2010 - 12.2012

CNA

Dixie Regional Medical Center
07.2006 - 10.2008

CNA

Comfort Cottage, Assisted Living Facility
03.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor’s - Nursing

Utah Tech University

Associate - Nursing

Dixie State University

Master of Nursing - Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University