Susan McDonald
Preston,ID
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional and Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20 + years of experience in the field. Excellent documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Expert patient triage and wound care experience. Outstanding communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in long term care, clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin County Medical Center
12.2003 - Current
- Performed duties as primary wound care nurse using aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Participated in an ongoing wound care focus group responsible for identifying challenges and developing changes to operational policy.
- Primary Nurse in Specialty Clinic that focuses in Podiatry, Urology and Cardiology.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed duties as charge nurse in a long term care facility and hospital setting.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Medical Center
09.1996 - 12.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 45 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Medical Center
11.1989 - 01.1992
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID12.2003
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Writing Reports & Incident Documentation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Protocols
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Requirements
- Behavioral Assessment
- Patient Management & Care Planning Modification
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Charge Nurse Training - 2003
- SWAC Training - 2022
- WOUNDCON - Biannually 2018
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franklin County Medical Center
12.2003 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Medical Center
09.1996 - 12.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Medical Center
11.1989 - 01.1992
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Idaho State University
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