JUDITH MCDONALD
Buford,GA
Summary
Collaborative Administrative Nursing Supervisor possessing excellent assessment and evaluative capabilities in high-stress environments. Schedules staff shifts, coordinates patient placement, and oversees all nursing department staff and care provisions. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and nursing care programs. Bringing many years of hands-on experience as professional in a hospital setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Northeast Georgia Medical
Gainesville, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Maintained nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all departments and all other areas of the hospital.
- Maintained nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports and identifying trends.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing staff.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met patient needs while adhering to established protocols.
Charge Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville Gainesville, GA
08.2003 - 04.2022
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
- Often commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of residents
- Trained staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Barrow Hospital
Winder, GA
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical
Gainesville, GA
08.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2003 - 05.2005
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau University
Gainesville, GeorgiaMaster of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Aspen, CODoctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Denver, COSkills
- Ul > Safety awareness
- Ul > Attention to Detail
- Ul > Excellent Communication
- Ul > Decision-Making
- Ul > Active Listening
- Ul > Problem-Solving
- Ul > Dependable and Responsible
- Ul > Organization and Time Management
- Ul > Critical Thinking
- Ul > Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Certification
- PCCN certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- EKG reading
- Certification Cardiac Catheterization
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Stroke Certification
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Northeast Georgia Medical
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical
08.2006 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Barrow Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2008
Charge Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2003 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
04.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Aspen University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
Aspen University
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