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Lauren McDonald

Midland

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated registered nurse with over 7 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, including progressive care, invasive imaging, hospice, and management. Proven leadership capabilities are complemented by strong communication skills, critical thinking, and a talent for fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Committed to continuous learning and adaptability in dynamic environments. Holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Delta College since 2018, with aspirations for further education. Eager to leverage extensive clinical expertise in a leadership role to drive team success and enhance patient care outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager, Hospice

The Care Team Home Health and Hospice
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients daily and developed care plans to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and family members on medication conditions, treatments, and healing process
  • Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients while following regulatory guidelines
  • Facilitated consistent and effective communication between patients, family and healthcare professionals
  • Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimum patient care outcomes
  • Directed work functions of Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians

RN Coordinator, Invasive Imaging

MyMichigan Health
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Managed and trained staff within five specialty procedural areas
  • Circulated and monitored surgical and non-surgical procedures
  • Performed life-saving interventions and effectively ran codes when necessary
  • Facilitated scheduling between three hospitals, eight procedural rooms, and twenty physicians
  • Communicated directly with physicians to determine physician needs, patient needs and correct triaging of cases
  • Maintained proper documentation and logs for continued state compliance
  • Participated in leadership meetings specific to plans and goals related to improved patient outcomes and company growth

RN, Progressive Care Unit

Ascension St Mary's
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Administered IV medications, fluid, treatments
  • Conducted patient assessments and physical exams
  • Routinely monitor cardiac rhythms and communicated changes to physician
  • Supervised treatments of cardiac patients suffering from complex conditions

Customer Service Representative/Bank Teller

Chemical Bank
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Ensure compliance with banking regulations and policies
  • Process transactions, open new accounts, and manage account activities
  • Address and resolve customer complaints or concerns in a timely manner
  • Responsible for the bank vault including balancing, ordering and shipping of product

General Manager

Big D's Bar and Grill
11.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed daily operations and a staff of twelve
  • Responsible for hiring and training of new staff
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures
  • Monitored cash flow and controlled operational costs
  • Used leadership and organizational skills to maintain a positive reputation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Delta College
University Center, MI
12.2018

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Palliative care
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Task delegation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | Expires 2027
  • Registered Professional Nurse | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | February 2019

Timeline

RN Case Manager, Hospice

The Care Team Home Health and Hospice
09.2023 - Current

RN Coordinator, Invasive Imaging

MyMichigan Health
11.2020 - 09.2023

RN, Progressive Care Unit

Ascension St Mary's
12.2018 - 11.2020

Customer Service Representative/Bank Teller

Chemical Bank
09.2015 - 01.2017

General Manager

Big D's Bar and Grill
11.2013 - 01.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Delta College