Rachel McDaniel
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Accomplished Pediatric Registered Nurse of over 15 years with a proven track record at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.Vincent, specializing in pain control, respiratory care, post op ortho procedures and seizure management. Along with other diagnosis on a unit that care for acute care and progressive care patients. Demonstrated ability to educate and empower patients, excelling in critical thinking and patient advocacy. Mentored new nurses, enhancing care standards. Expert in emergency response and medication administration, ensuring safety and efficacy. Charge nurse on a majority of my shifts to help the flow of the unit, help coworkers and able to care for my own patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.vincent
2015.07 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
- Charge nurse on some shifts while taking an assignment and still completing tasks under a charge role.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Anderson
2014.08 - 2015.07
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Was normally only RN on 10 bed unit with a patient care tech.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.vincent
2008.10 - 2014.07
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie05.2008
Skills
- Pain Management
- Seizure Management
- Infection Control
- Asthma Management
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Care
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Student Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Up to date BLS certification
- Up to date PALS certification
- Daisy award nomination x2.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 16 years
- BLS up to date until March 2026
- PALS up to date until March 2026
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.vincent
2015.07 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Anderson
2014.08 - 2015.07
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.vincent
2008.10 - 2014.07
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Licensed RN - 16 years
- BLS up to date until March 2026
- PALS up to date until March 2026
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