Angela McDonald
Paris
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient education, individualized care plans, and strong clinical judgment. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through empathetic care and infection control measures.
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care and nursing staff leadership. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and educate patients, contributing to high patient satisfaction and safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care, administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, ensuring accurate medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Adoration Health
Martin, TN
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and minimize healthcare-associated infections.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and support services.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
Nashville, TN
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Paris Health Care Center
Paris, TN
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
RN Network
Boca Raton, FL
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Patient evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- Long-term care
- Home care
Certification
AHA CPR certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Adoration Health
06.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
03.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Paris Health Care Center
11.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
RN Network
10.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College