Arletha McDonald
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Dominic's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Nurse
Castlwoods Assisted Living And Memory
04.2013 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07.2012
Skills
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Dominic's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nurse
Castlwoods Assisted Living And Memory
04.2013 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College