Alana McDonald
New Iberia
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse
Franklin Foundation Hospital
Franklin
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia
04.2006 - 01.2019
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University- Eunice
Eunice, LA05-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Compliance with HIPAA
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Data documentation
- Triage assessment
- Patient management
- Patient education and counseling
- Unit oversight
- Nursing plan development
- Testing and diagnostics
Certification
- CPR-BLS
- ACLS
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Franklin Foundation Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Iberia Medical Center
04.2006 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University- Eunice
Similar Profiles
Megan LaSalleMegan LaSalle
Registered Nurse at Iberia Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at Iberia Medical Center
Prudence RussellPrudence Russell
HIM Team Lead/IP Analyst at Iberia Medical CenterHIM Team Lead/IP Analyst at Iberia Medical Center
Shara GreenShara Green
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian at Iberia Medical CenterInpatient Clinical Dietitian at Iberia Medical Center