Clarissa McDonald
Registered General Nursew
Rugby
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered General Nurse
Warwick Hospital - Day Webster Recruitment
Warwick, WAR
09.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered General Nurse
Redditch Hospital - Day Webster Recruitment
Redditch, WOR
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered General Nurse
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust
Sandwell, West Midlands
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
De Montfort University
Leicester 01.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
Catheterisation (male and female) insertion and removal
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Health evaluations
Intravenous therapy
Leadership and management
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Warwick Hospital - Day Webster Recruitment
09.2019 - Current
Registered General Nurse
Redditch Hospital - Day Webster Recruitment
02.2019 - 09.2019
Registered General Nurse
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust
02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
De Montfort University
01.2015 - 01.2018