Angela Donovan
Washington,Michigan
Summary
Goal-oriented Manager dedicated to continuous improvement and driving positive patient care outcomes. Problem-solver and leader managing a team of 144 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. Motivates team to reach performance goals and high quality patient care outcomes. Focuses on team building and positive development of the APP profession.
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional APP Manager, SICU/Trauma Service
Corewell Health East
05.2025 - Current
- Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare services.
- Develop training programs to support staff development and enhance team performance in clinical settings.
- Mentor junior staff on best practices and procedural compliance in patient care.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Oakland University
01.2021 - Current
- Mentors students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and support to assist the students in achieving their clinical competencies.
- Participates in lab simulations for the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Nurse Practitioner
Express Weight Loss Center
01.2020 - Current
- Contingent
- Completes physical assessments of patients via face-to-face and remote approaches.
- Supports comprehensive patient care, assessing and formulating treatment plans to address medical, social and behavioral needs for weight control patients.
- Educates patients and families about disease prevention, health promotion, and lifestyle modifications.
Home Care Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
01.2014 - Current
- Contingent
- Performs a comprehensive review of the patient's current health, medical history, and medication adherence.
Nurse Practitioner Weight Control Center
William Beaumont University Hospital
01.2013 - Current
- Contingent
- Completes physical assessments of patients via face-to-face and remote approaches.
- Supports comprehensive patient care, assessing and formulating treatment plans to address medical, social and behavioral needs for bariatric and weight control patients.
- Educates patients and families about disease prevention, health promotion, and lifestyle modifications.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Madonna University
01.2006 - Current
- Mentored students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and support to assist the students in achieving their clinical competencies.
- Prepared pharmacology and health promotion lectures and presentations.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through case-based discussions and problem-solving exercises.
- Participates in RN Refresher course lecturing on topics: Diabetes, Neurology and Orthopedic Care.
Nurse Practitioner With Trauma Service
William Beaumont University Hospital
01.2004 - Current
- Enhances outcomes by educating and guiding patients and family members through diverse diagnoses and treatments on a Level I Trauma Service.
- Supports comprehensive patient care, assessing and formulating treatment plans to address medical, social and behavioral needs.
- Participates in safe discharge planning by coordinating PT/OT and home healthcare for general surgery and trauma patients.
Manager Of APP Teams
William Beaumont University Hospital
12.2009 - 10.2025
- Manager of the General Surgery/SICU/Orthopedics/Transplant/CV Surgery APP Teams
- Additional management of the MOU/MPCU/ACRT/Palliative Care/IPR APP Teams in July 2024
- Elevates the quality of healthcare by recruiting skilled staff and improving monitoring processes.
- Developed a billing process for APPs in various surgical departments.
- Participates in service line development for surgical services.
- Created a Labor Pool during COVID to provide safe and effective care during the pandemic.
- Created orientation program for the Cardiovascular APP Team.
- Plans conferences for the APP and Trauma Departments.
- Participated on the APP Advisory Council as a Co-chair from 2019-2023.
- APP Workgroup Committee Member, 2023-Present
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Ascension Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Contingent
- Supported comprehensive patient care, assessing and formulating treatment plans to address medical, social and behavioral needs in an urgent care setting.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Wayne State University
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Mentored students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and support to assist the students in achieving their clinical competencies.
Epidemiology Practitioner
Beaumont Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Nurse Clinician/Permanent Charge – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beaumont Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2001
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Contingent
Beaumont Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998
Staff Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beaumont Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1998
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, Kentucky09.2022
Nurse Educator Certification - undefined
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan08.2006
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan05.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan05.1992
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Program development
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Building
Accomplishments
Presentations
Certification
- Nurse Educator Certificate, 2006
- ANCC Certification, #0391281-21, 2004-Present
- Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification (Michigan), #4704185605, 2004 - Present
- Registered Nurse License, #4704185605, 1992 - Present
- DEA License, #MD2179782, 2022-2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 1993 - Present
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 1992 - Present
- TNCC Certification, 1998 - 2011
- Sigma Theta Tau – Kappa Iota Chapter, 1991 - Present
Timeline
Regional APP Manager, SICU/Trauma Service
Corewell Health East
05.2025 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Oakland University
01.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Express Weight Loss Center
01.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Ascension Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
Home Care Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
01.2014 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Weight Control Center
William Beaumont University Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Wayne State University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Manager Of APP Teams
William Beaumont University Hospital
12.2009 - 10.2025
Adjunct Clinical Instructor/Lecturer
Madonna University
01.2006 - Current
Nurse Practitioner With Trauma Service
William Beaumont University Hospital
01.2004 - Current
Epidemiology Practitioner
Beaumont Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Nurse Clinician/Permanent Charge – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beaumont Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2001
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Contingent
Beaumont Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998
Staff Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beaumont Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1998
Nurse Educator Certification - undefined
Madonna University
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Madonna University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Madonna University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Frontier Nursing University
AWARDS RECOGNITION
GAPNA Poster Presentation Award Winner, DNP Poster, Improving Effective Postoperative Management for Bariatric Patients in a Suburban Clinic in Michigan, 2022, Excellence in Mentorship Award, Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Iota Chapter, Madonna University, 2014, Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, Metro Chapter, 2013, Excellence in Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Iota Chapter, Madonna University, 2010, Nightingale Award Nominee, Excellence in Leadership, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024, First Place Research Award, 'Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) during Central Venous Access Device Dressing Changes (CVAD)', Society of Infection Control Conference 2003, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, 2003