LACEY MCDOUGALD
Mt. Dora
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience with most recent experiences in rehabilitation setting. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
PAM Health Rehab Hospital of Tavares
Tavares
07.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Mederi Caretenders
Clermont
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Care
Fruitland Park
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Talked with families about preferred care methods.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Worked closely with doctors to triage and facilitate patient care.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Registered Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Responded rapidly to urgent or emergency situations.
- Administered medications and other treatments based on physician orders.
- Observed changes in patient status during shift assignments; reported any changes promptly to supervisor.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL2015
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR certified/ACLS
- Physical assessments
- Collecting vitals
- Foley catheters
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- PICC line/Port management
- Wound care including wound vac therapy
Certification
- CPR certified
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PAM Health Rehab Hospital of Tavares
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Mederi Caretenders
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Care
01.2020 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Orlando
04.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Lake-Sumter State College