Kelly McDonald
Haslet,TX
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with over 14 years of clinical expertise in high-acuity settings. Proven ability to lead, be a mentor to my team, maintain efficient organized work environment, and support quality patient outcomes. Dedicated to professional growth and embraces opportunities to lead and learn.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Dept.
Medical City Healthcare
Saginaw, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as charge nurse overseeing patient flow for very busy 11 bed free-standing emergency department. Recognized by peers and leadership as a dependable resource and informal leader within our department.
- Manage unit supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of patient care supplies while minimizing waste and expired products. Develop and maintain processes to improve supply room efficiency and compliance.
- Assist with mentoring and orienting new graduate nurses and experienced nurses to our unit. Promote teamwork and accountability, a culture of patient safety, and serve as a positive role model for oncoming staff and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, PAT and OR Circulator
Baylor Surgical Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Served as charge nurse for busy Surgical Hospital Pre-Assessment Testing department. Assisted patients through surgical readiness evaluation, collaborated with interdisciplinary team, and coordinated surgical clearance.
- Chaired the Unit-Based Council for the preoperative, postoperative and pre-assessment testing departments, initiating many new policies with evidence-based practice for patient safety and process improvement.
- Assisted with perioperative patient care as Operating room Circulating nurse, coordinating communication among surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members to promote efficient and safe workflow.
Registered Nurse Medical-surgical Dept.
Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Served as Charge Nurse for a busy 35 bed medical-surgical telemetry unit. Coordinating daily unit operations, patient assignments, admissions and discharges, and staffing.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to professional development as NCAP Level IV nurse, CMSRN certification, and Versant residency certification.
- Chair-person for Unit-based Council, participating in interdisciplinary collaboration and process improvement through many different shared governance activities and councils.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01-2009
Certification
- RN Texas 818901 exp 10/2027
- ACLS exp 01/2027
- BLS exp 12/2026
- ENPC exp 12/2027
- TNCC exp 07/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse Emergency Dept.
Medical City Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PAT and OR Circulator
Baylor Surgical Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Medical-surgical Dept.
Texas Health Resources
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington