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Opal McDonald

Marrero,LA

Summary

Dedicated LPN with experience at Ochsner New Orleans and Westbank locations. Address patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Demonstrates strong teamwork, and time-management skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Ochsner Westbank
12.2023 - Current
  • Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and injections.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information.
  • Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.

LPN Charge Nurse

Jefferson Healthcare
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

Education

Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College
Hammond, LA
12-2022

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • First aid and CPR
  • Medical documentation
  • Surgical care
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

LPN

Ochsner Westbank
12.2023 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Jefferson Healthcare
05.2022 - 11.2023

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2022

Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College

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