Hi, I’m
Veronica McDole
Summary
Proactive professional with 15.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of clinical services. Developed comprehensive set of healthcare skills in fast-paced clinical setting, now seeking to transition into new field. Proficient in patient assessment and care, medication administration, and maintaining detailed medical records. Looking to leverage these transferable skills in new professional environment.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Favorite Healthcare Agency/ Carastar Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, blood draws, and others.
Norman McClendon Secure Forensic Facility
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory guidelines governing the practice of nursing within the facility environment at all times.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Crenshaw County Hospital
Float Nurse
03.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
- Supported hospital''s mission and vision by consistently providing high-quality, patient-centered care across all assigned units.
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation
Charge Nurse
06.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Baptist Medical Center East
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
11.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
QUALITY CORRECTIONAL
Health Site Administrator
02.2015 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
- Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
OXFORD HEALTH CARE
Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implementinterventions
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members asnecessary
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
- Create service plans for clients following client assessments and admissions, while ensuring qualitycare is delivered to clients by creating, implementing, monitoring and enforcing quality assurancepolicies and procedures
CROWNE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB
Certified Nurse Assistant/Staff Nurse
04.2008 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in clientcondition to manager or supervisor
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the directionof registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining informationfor them.
Education
Lurleen B. Wallace Community CollegeAndalusia, AL
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05-2016
REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGEEVERGREEN, AL
No Degree from Practical Nursing
08-2008
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
Alabama Board of Nursing(ABN)
Leadership Institute- Individual
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: FEMA
National Diaster & Emergency Management University
Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program ICS-100, 200, 700, 800
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Train the CNA Instructor- Alabama
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Agency/ Carastar Health
09.2023 - Current
Float Nurse
Crenshaw County Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center East
11.2021 - 08.2022
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Norman McClendon Secure Forensic Facility
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
OXFORD HEALTH CARE
04.2017 - 02.2018
Health Site Administrator
QUALITY CORRECTIONAL
02.2015 - 11.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant/Staff Nurse
CROWNE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB
04.2008 - 04.2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Train the CNA Instructor- Alabama
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
No Degree from Practical Nursing
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