ANTIONETTE MCDONALD
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
New graduate nurse with clinical and professional experience in mental health, med-surg, ICU, PCU, and organ transplant units. Background includes roles as a patient care technician and waitress, along with managerial experience in customer service. Proficient in patient safety, conflict resolution, medication administration, and documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Hospital South
Indianapolis, IN
08.2025 - Current
- Receive report from prior on-shift PCT.
- Check vital signs of patients to establish baseline readings.
- Feed patients that required assistance with eating.
- Perform bladder scans and intermittent catheterization as needed.
- Obtain various biological specimens for lab analysis.
- Ensure patient safety on shift.
- Document observations via EHR system.
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension- St. Vincent
Indianpolis, IN
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Met as a team and discussed assignments from shift.
- Performed 12-lead EKGs.
- Assisted patients with ADLs.
- Adhered to hospital policy for effective infection control.
- Precepted new PCTs for orientation to unit.
Service Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Indianapolis, IN
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day financial and service operations.
- Developed service schedules to efficiently staff the restaurant.
- Provided training to newly employed servers.
- Fostered positive work environment for servers, enhancing overall work performance.
- Listened to customer complaints in order to resolve issues effectively.
- Cultivated relationships with customers, encouraging repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Skills
- Medical Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Therapeutic Communication
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team collaboration
Certification
CPR
Clinical Experience
University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Student- Organ Transplant Unit
- Assisted in preparation and administration of medications under RN supervision.
- Monitored and reported any electrolyte, intake/output, or vital sign abnormalities to primary RN.
- Educated patients on importance of medication compliance to avoid organ rejection.
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Student- Neuro Med Surg
- Performed neurological assessments to track subtle changes in patient conditions (i.e NIHSS, Glasgow Coma Scale, motor/sensory function, speech deficits, "6 P's") and reported to primary RN.
- Supported patient safety precautions.
- Provided patients with ADL assistance.
Ascension- Stress Center
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Student- Behavioral Health
- Utilized milieu therapy and therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport with patients.
- Encouraged patient adherence to prescribed psychotropic medication for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviors, intervened or de-escalated situations as necessary.
Timeline
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Hospital South
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Ascension- St. Vincent
10.2024 - 05.2025
Service Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2020 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College