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Sara MacDonald

Glenside,PA

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mars Care Home Health, excelling in patient assessments, wound care management and OASIS documentation. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans while ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in patient care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered-nurse

Mars Care Home Health
Philadelphia, PA
08.2009 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments (including Start of Care, Recertification, Resumptiom of Care and Discharge OASIS) to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound care management and techniques for chronic pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers and surgical wounds.

Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Billing

Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates
Philadelphia, PA
06.1999 - 08.2009
  • Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care recordss.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
08.2008

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Wound care
  • Care plan development
  • Team coordination

Timeline

Registered-nurse

Mars Care Home Health
08.2009 - Current

Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Billing

Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates
06.1999 - 08.2009

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Montgomery County Community College