1. James MacDonald, Snr. BSN Student
4050 Freer Hollow Road
Walton, N.Y 13856
(607)-829-2514 - Home
(607)-353-9328 - Cell
PROFILE SUMMARY
Healthcare professional bachelors prepared nursing student with anticipated graduation
December, 2016. Background as a Nursing Assistant with three years of experience in an acute
care inpatient setting. Worked on the ER, SCU, and Surgery units. Ten week Student Nurse
Intern in the PACU. Strong team member in the collaboration of care. Demonstrates proactive
measures in the work place to aid in the achievement and promotion of an ethical, cultured, best
practice work environment. Works hand in hand with many healthcare personal to achieve a
holistic opportunity for patients within the acute care facility. Effective communicator (verbal
and written) as well as a very efficient problem solver. Belief that goals are derived through
teamwork, collaboration, and ethics, and built upon respect, quality, and best practice. Bachelor
degree of nursing finalized December 13, 2016.
Skills include: Application of evidence based practice skills including vital signs, glucometer,
EKGs, telemetry. Proper techniques to safely ambulate and turn patients including Hoyer lifts, sit
to stands, sliding boards, and gait belts. Effective in technology programs including Microsoft
office, Excel, and Epic. Excels in therapeutic communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
Upholds HIPPA. Understanding proper hygiene standards, medication risks, and healthcare
software.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
Snr. BSN Student, University of South Carolina Upstate (Graduation in Dec 13, 2016)
Walton Central High School, Graduation 2010
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Nurse Internship May 31st-August 5th 2016
BASSETT MEDICAL CENTER Cooperstown, NY
Worked under the supervision of an experienced RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
for 10 weeks as a student nurse intern.
2. Provide post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia related
to surgery including general, regional, and local anesthetics
Assess frequent vital signs
Maintain patent airway and respiratory function
Administer pain medications as needed for patient comfort
Change surgical bandages
Educate patients and family about homecare instructions
Critically think to determine necessary care
Continuous reassessment skills due to possible sudden change in patients
physiological conditions
Pre-surgery preparation
Veracity with all patients and family
Ethical advocate for all patients needs
Determine readiness for discharge, admission, or transportation out of the
hospital
Installed IV lines to deliver anesthesia and prescribed medications
Communicated effectively with supervising RN and physicians on patients
status and possible plans
Documented assessments and patient details under the Epic system
Educated patient and family on proper use of orthopedic equipment
Nursing Assistant 2013-Present
Work hand in hand with all healthcare personnel for the betterment of the
patient and aid with skills
Serve meals and assist with eating
Bathe and dress patients in accordance of their needs
Take frequent, accurate vital signs
Accurately and efficiently do EKGs
Collect and document information on patients crucial to their treatment
plans
Turn and reposition patients as needed
Assess patients for any abnormalities, and contacting correct personnel
Demonstrating proper hand hygiene and aseptic techniques in all that is
done
Use therapeutic communication effectively
Properly ambulate patients using the safety measures needed (Hoyer lift,
sit-to-stand, sliding board, gait belt)
Restock necessary supplies throughout the floor
Assist in the care of catheters, ostomies, ileostomies, and JP drains
Properly apply and adjust continuous passive motion machine (CPM)
Administer glucometer FSBG checks in a timely matter and reporting to
HCP
Assist in ADLs
3. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Student Alumni Association (SAC) member since 2016
Curriculum Committee member of the University of South Carolina Upstate since 2016
REFERENCES
Available upon request