James MacDonald is a senior BSN student at the University of South Carolina Upstate anticipated to graduate in December 2016. He has 3 years of experience as a nursing assistant in acute care settings such as the ER, SCU, and surgery units. MacDonald completed a 10-week student nurse internship in the PACU at Bassett Medical Center where he provided postoperative care. He is skilled in areas such as vital signs, glucometry, wound care, patient education, and documentation using Epic. Upon graduation, MacDonald aims to utilize his clinical skills and experience as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.

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