Racquel Allen
McDonough
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Restorative Health Care
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Aventura Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
- STEMI alerts
- Stroke Alerts
- ART line set up/maintenance
- IV access placement
- CIWA/COWS assessments
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Ensured patient safety and reduced incidents of infection with strict adherence to hygiene protocols.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Medication administration
- Peg tube care
- Vital signs
- Glucose monitoring
- Wound care
- Trach care
- Respiratory treatments
- IV access maintenance
- IV antibiotic administration
Licensed Practical Nurse
Destination Hope
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Medication administration
- Admissions
- CIWA/COWS assessments
- Vital signs
- Cognitive assessments
- Therapeutic communication
- Mental health assessment
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Health System
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessment of patients including vital signs and neurological assessment
- Skin and basic wound care
- Oral medication administration
- Peg tube care and peg medication administration
- Peg tube feeding via pump and bolus
- Care plan implementation and documentation utilizing the Matrix and Point Click Care system
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Medication administration
- Glucose monitoring
- Woundcare
- Trach care
- Respiratory treatments
- Documentation and care plan implementation
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Health System
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Patient Intake Assessment
- Special Procedures assistance with the residents and doctors
- Diabetic toe nail clippings
- Wound Care
- Quad and Tetraplegic transport
- Hoyer lift usage
- Patient transportation
- Cerner program usage
Licensed Practical Nurse
PSA Healthcare
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Basic wound care
- Medication administration
- ROM exercises
- Respiratory treatments
- Ventilator management
- Parent/patient teaching
- Therapeutic communication for pediatric population
- G-tube feeds
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Hospital Miramar
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Phlebotomy on newborns and mom
- Vital signs
- Pericare
- Patient transportation
- Newborn bottle feedings
- Assisting with ADL's
Emergency Care Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Postmortem care
- Vital signs assessment
- Splint application
- Patient transportation
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Room turnover
- Assisting with trauma alerts
Education
A.S. - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Sunrise, FL08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
McFatter Technical Center
Davie, FL06.2013
Patient Care Technician -
Sheridan Technical Center
06.2007
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Point Click Care
- Matrix
- Meditech
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
Relevantcoursecompletion
- Medical-Surgical I Perspective and Assessment of Care
- Geriatric Management Concept of Elder Care
- Psychiatric Assessment and Management of Mental Health
- Maternal - Newborn Nursing a Family and Community
- Pediatric Nursing Care of Children and Their Family
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Medical-Surgical II Perspective and Assessment of Care
Clinicalexperiencehoursbycourse
- Medical-Surgical I Perspective and Assessment of Care, 90, Provided care for medical surgical clients with emphasis to lower pneumonia, respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute coronary syndrome, and diabetes.
- Geriatric Management Concept of Elder Care, 90, Provided care for the clients over age 65 with emphasis to respiratory failure, heart failure, Parkinson Disease and long term care.
- Psychiatric Assessment and Management of Mental Health, 90, Provided care for Alzheimer's unit, dementia unit, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder and ETOH/DT's.
- Maternal Newborn Nursing a Family and Community, 90, Simulated care of clients with eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, breech delivery, normal delivery, post-partum hemorrhage, prolapsed cord, rupture of membranes as well as newborn assessment.
- Pediatric Nursing Care of Children and Their Family, 45, Provided care for asthma, sickle cell, gastroenteritis, anaphylaxis, seizure disorders, and care of fragile students for the school board.
- Medical-Surgical II Perspective and Assessment of Care, 135, Provided care for medical-surgical clients in the acute setting including management of all types of shock, organ donor, HIV/AIDs, post op, blood transfusion, bowel obstruction, and opioid intoxication.
- Capstone, 116, Nursing Leadership, management and NCLEX Review.
Credentialsandlicenses
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida Department of Health, #RN9641768
- NIH Stroke Certification, 02/23
- Basic Life Support BLS, American Heart Association
- Licensed Practical Nurse License, Florida, #PN5207394
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC/PNCC
Certification
CPI Training
IV Certification
NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Restorative Health Care
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Aventura Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Destination Hope
11.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
12.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Health System
04.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Health System
03.2015 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
PSA Healthcare
01.2013 - 03.2015
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Hospital Miramar
05.2011 - 01.2013
Emergency Care Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
McFatter Technical Center
Patient Care Technician -
Sheridan Technical Center
A.S. - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
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