Nicholas MacDonald
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Supported patients with mobility, hygiene, and personal care needs.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, IV placement, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Patient Care Technician
Southside Reginal Medical Center
Petersburg, Virginia
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Cashier/Dining Room cleaner
Pierces Pitt BBQ
Williamsburg, VA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated a register in which customer orders were taken through
- Maintained the customer dining area by wiping tables and chairs, refilling eating utensils, assisting customers
- 35 hours/week
- Worked summer months June-August
Shadow Experience
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed circulating room nurse at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia for 24 hours
- Patient verification
- Keeping families informed throughout surgical procedure
- Charting
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to create cohesive patient care
- Transporting patient to and from the operating room
- Contact information for this experience:
- Ashley Gaskill, RN, BSN
- (757) 692-8033
Server/Busboy
The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria
Newport News, Virginia
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Cleared, cleaned, and set up tables in the dining area
- Served water and food to customers
- 30 hours/week
Shadow Experience
University of Virginia Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
Charlottesville, VA
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Shadowed critical care nurses in the Thoracic Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (TCV ICU) for 24 hours
- Management of critically ill post-operative patients with invasive lines
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), IV drip medications, pacemakers, and other critical care measurements and equipment.
- Contact information for this experience:
- Elizabeth Layrisson, RN, BSN, CCRN-CSC, CRNA
- (360) 970-1161
- Eva Rivera-Gunzman RN, BSN, CCRN, Supervisor
- (315) 532-0172
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- End-of-life care
- Basic life support
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), 12/31/2025-12/31/2027, American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Southside Reginal Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Shadow Experience
Riverside Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Shadow Experience
University of Virginia Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
10.2021 - 10.2021
Cashier/Dining Room cleaner
Pierces Pitt BBQ
06.2021 - 08.2023
Server/Busboy
The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University