Nurse Medical

Donald McGhee

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Douglasville, Ga 30135

Email: *.******.***@****.*** Phone: 404-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a company where I can fully utilize and increase my acquired skills, abilities, and knowledge as a nurse while being part of a cohesive team with an objective to succeed and provide quality care to patients.

EXPERIENCE

MAXIM HEALTHCARE, Atlanta, Ga July 2012-Present

Agency Staff Nurse. As Agency Nurse administered influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for Kaiser Permanente. Nurse worked Cobb County Detention Center as a medication nurse and triage nurse. Responsible for medicating 200 patients, ordering medication, managing medication carts. Experience in infirmary and responsible for triage, 12 lead EKG’s, lab draws, and assisting M.D. and Physician’s Assistant with medical care to patient’s.

MAXIM HEALTHCARE, Warner Robins, Ga May 2010-June 2012 Staff Nurse

Home health Licensed Practical Nurse. Performed duties in home of 16 year old adolescent. Per Medical Doctor’s orders and in accordance with Maxim Healthcare, nursing duties include: bathing patient, dressing patient, medicating patient/feeding patient via G-tube, cleaning patient. Notify Medical Doctor with any emergent change as well as Maxim healthcare. All duties performed within LPN scope of practice.

PEACH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Fort Valley, Ga Apr 2010-Oct 2011 Licensed Practical Nurse

Functions as staff nurse in Emergency Room. As staff nurse, Medical orders are carried out and assist MD in with various procedures. Initiates IV’s, draws blood, give immunizations and discharges patients in accordance to current hospital policy. Serves as triage nurse by screening patients and helps regulate flow of patients into Emergency Room.

RECOVERY CENTERS OF KING COUNTY, Seattle, WA Oct 2003 – Jan 2009 Floor Nurse (2003-2005), Lead Nurse (2005 to 2009)

Ensure that individual treatment plans are in place to address clients’ physical, mental, social and spiritual needs. Assess client progress and implement changes to care plans as necessary. Keep nursing staff up to date with developments that affect their work and productivity. Serve as contact with physicians, clinical staff, family members, vendors, etc., to obtain and/or clarify client care requirements. Routinely trouble-shoot questions, concerns, and problems that arise. Maintain employee and client records and documentation in adherence to agency and required regulatory practices. Manage the department budget and work to reduce costs by identifying and arranging for the most cost-effective systems, staffing and supplies required to support client care. Provide orientation for licensed and non-licensed personnel and routinely assess staff progress and determine when additional skill-building is needed. Provide tours to medical students, the VA, and other interested parties to promote the facility.

MAXIM HEALTHCARE, Seattle, WA Jun 2002 –Apr 2009

Worked as team nurse (RN,LPN) on orthopedic floor, Group Health Cooperative, Redmond, WA . (2003-2004) Responsibilities include passing medications, treatments (Blood glucose monitoring, Vital Signs, etc), and ambulating post-op patients.

Worked as team member at VA Medical Center (2002-2004) in Seattle. Passed medication, assisted with ambulation, Vital Signs, Blood Glucose Monitoring etc)

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Researcher for study on Effects of Alcohol on the Liver for People Taking Tylenol

Researcher for study on HIV and Hepatitis C

Researcher for Oxidative Stress study of former Cocaine and Methamphetamine patients

Qualified HIV Educator

CPR Instructor

U.S. ARMY - Licensed Practical Nurse, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Reenlistment NCO (Company Level), Expert Field Medical Course Nov 1990 –Jan 2000

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