Meg Macdonald
Steamboat Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with seven years of experience across multiple areas of healthcare including med/surg, telemetry, step-down, outpatient public health clinics, and the operating room at both a level one trauma center and a small rural facilities. Accustomed to working in a high-stress, dynamic environment with quick decision making. Adapt quickly to new and different technology and software with minimal orientation while adhering to strict protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center
Steamboat Springs, CO
07.2025 - Current
- Work as a member of a team in a high stress clinical environment with a dynamic environment
- Collaborate with different members of the healthcare team to provide the best care to patients
- Assist and maintain the sterile environment of the operating room
- Document critical information in the surgical record
- Work as a circulating nurse for multiple specialties in a rural environment including orthopedics, spine, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, and general surgery
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with surgical teams and anesthesiology teams to provide exceptional care to all patients
- Worked as a member of the General Surgery team, specializing in scrubbing and circulating trauma, oncology procedures, bariatric procedures, and other surgeries
- Member of the Preceptor council focusing on training new staff members at a complex Level 1 Trauma center
- Circulated a variety of procedures in multiple specialties including transplant, thoracic, surgical oncology across multiple specialties
- Member of the Whipple team that focused on specializing on a small team to provide excellent care in complex open and robotic whipple procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, Salt Lake City, Missoula, San Jose
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships in multiple states and various healthcare units using strong communication and interpersonal skills resulting in positive work environments
- Worked on dedicated Covid units at hospitals throughout the country where there was a critical need for healthcare workers during the pandemic
- Maintained and updated patient charts using organization and documentation skills ensuring timely and accurate medical records
- Achieved exceptional customer service and staff experiences in a dynamic and complex environment with low margin of error
- Functioned as a charge nurse on the team of UC San Diego's mega-site Covid Vaccination center with over 50 staff members and 1,000-3,000 patients per day.
- Educated and trained volunteer staff members regarding proper administration of vaccines and documentation as required by the health system
- Successfully completed 6 travel contracts with University of San Diego Ambulatory Clinics, University of Utah Hospital, Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, and San Jose Public Health Clinics
- Adapted quickly to new and different technology software with minimal orientation while adhering to strict protocols
Registered Nurse Surgical Robotics
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, CO
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed the complex care of 5-9 medical, surgical, and telemetry patients per shift at a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Educated patients on their personalized plan of care and medications, including mechanism of action and potential side effects prior to administration
- Advocated for patient well-being, essential needs, and concerns on the diverse healthcare team while ensuring communication to patient
- Documented in the patient's medical record multiple times per shift including essential information for their personalized healthcare plan
- Resolved complex problems that arise in the hospital working environment
- Awarded Employee of the Quarter on the Surgical Robotics Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2018
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient care
- Equipment operation
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records navigation
- Problem-solving
Certification
Colorado State Board of Nursing Compact Licensure Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Operating Room RN
UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Surgical Robotics
Swedish Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama