Stacy MacDonald

Accomplished Nurse Practitioner and healthcare leader with more than 30 years of progressive experience spanning emergency medicine, trauma, critical care, flight nursing, pre-hospital medicine, education, and healthcare leadership across Canada and the United States. Recognized for developing clinical programs, improving patient access, mentoring healthcare professionals, and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.

Nurse Practitioner at Nova Scotia Health (2024-01 – Present)

• Established and led the Rapid Assessment Zone.
• Developed a collaborative Wound Care Clinic.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage emergency patients independently.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and community partners.

Emergency Nurse / Charge Nurse at Nova Scotia Health (2020-01 – 2024-01)

• Provided emergency nursing and charge nurse leadership.
• Managed patient flow, staffing, and high-acuity emergencies.

Charge Nurse at Tampa General Hospital (2012-01 – 2017-01)

• Charge Nurse in a busy Level I Trauma Centre.
• Clinical preceptor and emergency department leader.

Home Infusion Nurse at BayCare Health System (2017-01 – 2017-12)

• Provided advanced infusion therapy including IVIG, biologics, PICC, ports, and central venous access.

Flight Nurse at Air Methods (2011-01 – 2012-12)

• Critical care transport by helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft.

Emergency Nurse / Stroke Coordinator at Clear Lake Regional Hospital (2009-01 – 2011-12)

• Stroke program coordination, education, and emergency nursing.

Flight Nurse (Part-Time) at Angel Flight, Lubbock, Texas (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Critical care transport of medically complex patients.

Emergency Trauma Nurse • Charge Nurse • Clinical Educator at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Trauma Center (2000-01 – 2010-12)

• Charge Nurse, educator, trauma preceptor, RN internship developer, committee chair, and departmental leader.

Team Leader Paramedic at League City Volunteer EMS (1996-01 – 2001-12)

• Executive Board Member, Safety Officer, Advanced Life Support Paramedic.

Lieutenant (Volunteer Firefighter) at League City Volunteer Fire Department (1997-01 – 1999-12)

• State Certified Firefighter and HazMat instructor.

Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Practitioner – Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Texas at Arlington

Associate Degree in Nursing – San Jacinto College