ROBIN MCDONALD, BSN, RN
7 Farm Rd. Woodbine ,NJ
Summary
Registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in many areas of nursing, combined with a proven ability to be a team player. Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Currently employed as a member of interventional radiology department.
- Pre-op, intra procedure, conscious sedation, and post procedure care of patients who receive ultrasound, ct scan and fluoroscopy guided procedures, including angiograms and venograms on outpatients and inpatients.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Maintained 6 week staffing schedule for nursing staff.
- Supervised nursing staff as charge nurse to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
Charge Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Employed as a full-time nurse in surgical services department.
- Responsibilities include pre-op care, and phase I and II recovery of both inpatients and outpatients and admission OR procedures.
- Qualified to work endoscopy, urology and pain management procedure rooms.
- Cross trained to the Infusion department.
- Also a member of on-call team for post anesthesia care and endoscopy emergencies.
- Charge nurse duties include management of team of nurses and ancillary staff.
Emergency Room Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2015
- The core of my nursing experience was gained while working in the emergency department.
- Proud record of service as staff nurse with rotating charge nurse responsibilities.
- Cross trained as quality improvement nurse, auditing and reviewing charts and collaborating with ER physicians to ensure quality of care.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality care while enhancing triage and time management skills.
- Gained leadership skills while caring for critically ill patients.
Medical/ Surgical Unit Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Staff nurse on medical/surgical/telemetry unit.
- Navigated care for admitted patients with responsibility for assessment, care plans, medication administration and transition of care for up to 8 patients for 13 hour shifts.
Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing -
University of Delaware
05-1997
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- IV certification
- Chemotherapy certification
- Conscious sedation
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection
- 25 years charge nurse experience
- Critical thinking/ conflict resolution
References
- Dr. Anthony Masciarelli, DO, Gastroenterologist (609) 707-1280
- Deborah Thomas, RN, (609) 766-0741
- Dr. Valerie Bauer, DO, Colorectal Surgeon (409)766-0741
- Dr. Ann Mahadeviah, Anesthesiologist (610) 357-2538
Accomplishments
- Safe catch awards.
- Yearly attendance award.
Timeline
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
Emergency Room Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2015
Medical/ Surgical Unit Nurse
Cooper Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelors of Science Nursing -
University of Delaware
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