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Terri McDonald

Interlachen,FL

Summary

Highly experienced, well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment providing exceptional patient care honed over 25 - year career at Atrium Health. Furthering my knowledge base and skill level at the highly accredited and award-winning Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota, Cardiothoracic Operating Department. Atrium is a Level 1 trauma center and Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospital, with over 1500 beds, encompassing 5 local Charlotte campuses and additional campuses through the Southeast Region. Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville is a leader in the Lung Transplant arena and Sarasota Memorial – Sarasota fulfills the Cardiothoracic needs of a complex population of locals and snowbirds.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel CV Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Returning to SMH for a 3rd assignment.

Travel CV Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Participated in emergency surgeries as a key team member, contributing to successful patient treatment plans.
  • Attended trainings on new surgical techniques or devices regularly to remain abreast of advancements in the field.
  • Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, demonstrating advanced knowledge of surgical techniques and tools.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, address concerns, and establish future goals in their care plan.

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic I Jacksonville
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported surgical team, passing instruments, administering medication, and aiding anesthetists with sedation
  • Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
  • Delivered exceptional care to all patients while facilitating smooth communication between patients, surgical staff, and families
  • Kept environment sterile, following exact protocols for handling sterile supplies and instrumentation.

Cardiothoracic Operating Room Nurse

Atrium Health I Charlotte
01.2000 - 06.2022
  • Proficient in circulating for Cardiac, Thoracic, Robotic and Vascular procedure
  • Preceptor for new graduates
  • Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
  • Monitor and maintain sterility during set up and procedures
  • Communicate effectively with, patients and families, staff members, ancillary staff members, attending surgeons, fellows, and residents
  • Maintained constant vigilance over patient care to verify safety precautions
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records in Cerner for patients
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
  • Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms, and restocking supplies.

Nursing Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center - University, Atrium Health
12.1995 - 07.1996
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
  • Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision.

Administrative and Communication Specialist

United States Air Force
03.1983 - 01.1989
  • Provided administrative and communication support to the Phase IV computer system at 14 Tactical Air Command bases
  • Assisted with high-level intelligence correspondence to the Commander in Chief air support staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing -

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
06.2000

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient Safety and United Way champion
  • Preference Cards champion
  • Strong circulator and scrub in
  • Thoracic, Endovascular, and Cardiac
  • Valid BLS/ACLS Certification

Certification

  • ACLS, American Heart Associations
  • BLS, American Heart Associations
  • Florida Notary

Timeline

Travel CV Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Travel CV Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic I Jacksonville
06.2022 - 12.2022

Cardiothoracic Operating Room Nurse

Atrium Health I Charlotte
01.2000 - 06.2022

Nursing Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center - University, Atrium Health
12.1995 - 07.1996

Administrative and Communication Specialist

United States Air Force
03.1983 - 01.1989

Associate of Science - Nursing -

Central Piedmont Community College

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