Keri McDonald

• Assess 10-28 patients per shift and provide acute mental health support.
• Assist in outpatient resources.
• Align follow up care appropriate for clients with Medicare and Medicaid services.

• Review previous records and current situation to plan appropriate treatment along with providers and social workers.
• Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
• Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Supported newly hired nursing staff through mentorship, providing guidance on clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures specific to the field of behavioral health.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to deliver prompt and effective care.
• Facilitated collaboration with multidisciplinary teams through effective communication strategies.
• Executed procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency in fast-paced environment.
• Administered medications and monitored responses to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Contract on a PCU unit taking Caved and tele patients managing cardiac drips along with generalized patient care.

• Med surg tele and step down unit.

• Support physicians in bedside procedures.
• Oversaw care and treatment of critical COVID-19 and ICU patients.
• Oversaw management of ventilator and tracheostomy care protocols.
• Conducted thorough assessments of full body health to identify areas for improvement.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care across medical-surgical, long-term acute care, orthopedic, and COVID-19 units.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

• Gather information for patient medication renewal.
• Utilized ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to ensure accurate medical billing and documentation.
• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.

-Developed skills in patient evaluation and care delivery to enhance clinical outcomes.

-Hands-on experience and continuous education