tricia mcdonough

Spearheaded volunteer coordination for Wine Expos in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., ensuring proper training and coverage for each event. Managed all scheduling, assigned volunteers to roles, and compiled survey information.

Tended to basic patient needs including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), checking vital signs, collecting specimens, measuring intake and output, and performing blood glucose monitoring. Reported all changes in patient status to the supervising RN. Gained more advanced experience in patient care as well as clinical knowledge.

Tufts Medical Center is a world-class, academic medical institution in Boston, Massachusetts and home to two full-service hospitals: one serving adults (Tufts Medical Center), and Floating Hospital for Children (www.floatinghospital.org), dedicated exclusively to all levels of pediatric care. The Medical Center works with top Boston-area doctors, serves as the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and pioneers groundbreaking research, including numerous clinical trials available exclusively at Tufts Medical Center. Interested in working at Tufts Medical Center? Visit our careers website at www.jobs.tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Provided comprehensive, personalized care for patients on a medical floor. Administered medications, IV infusions, injections, respiratory treatments, and other treatment to support recovery. Monitored patient health and promptly notified physician of clinical changes. Applied informatics training as part of the nursing documentation team to design electronic patient files and manage records database. Gathered feedback and tailored forms to better meet documentation needs and streamline processes. Served as a Super User during roll-out of new electronic documentation to train and support other users during transition. Generated reports based on collected data and system use to drive performance, productivity, and patient care. Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment, medication, and recommended lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and diabetes management.

Analyzed data, generated reports, and developed process improvements to optimize system use. Ensured confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information. Spearheaded training and support for new HR/Payroll system to enhance performance and productivity and minimize issues. Compiled and updated compensation manuals, database tables, quarterly reports, I-9 compliance tools, and job codes.

Assisted employees with benefits enrollment and understanding available options. Maintained diverse range of reports including OSHA log, performance review tracking, compensation, unemployment, and service awards. Updated employee handbook to reflect current standards and company guidelines. Designed and implemented Ceridian HRIS system. Devised strategic coding and naming system to improve organization and access to information.