Clare Donohoe
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Director specializing in Emergency Department leadership. Brings experience overseeing patient care operations, coordinating team schedules and maintaining compliance with hospital policies. Known for fostering positive work environments while proactively managing changes in patient census. Have consistently improved department efficiency and patient satisfaction ratings by implementing innovative strategies and streamlining processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Emergency Services
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana , TX
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Identified areas of improvement in operational processes to increase efficiency throughout the department.
- Monitored performance metrics such as quality assurance indicators, patient satisfaction surveys and budgeting for staffing needs.
- Provided leadership, direction, management, supervision and evaluation of nursing staff in the clinical setting.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Advocated for resources needed to provide high-quality patient care services.
Director, Emergency Department and ICU
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana , TX
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided leadership, direction, management, supervision and evaluation of nursing staff in the clinical setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice guidelines across the organization.
- Monitored performance metrics such as quality assurance indicators, patient satisfaction surveys and budgeting for staffing needs.
- Participated in various committees related to healthcare initiatives within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana , TX
09.1998 - 06.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department, including staffing assignments and scheduling shifts.
- Monitored patient flow throughout the department, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX12-2014
Diploma in General Nursing
St. James Hospital
Dublin, Ireland12-1985
Diploma in Sick Children's Nursing
National Children's Hospital
Dublin, Ireland12-1983
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Management
- Reliability
Certification
- Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Red Cross
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Red Cross
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Provider Card (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) – Texas Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Director of Emergency Services
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Director, Emergency Department and ICU
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2016 - 08.2021
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Christus St. Michael Health System
09.1998 - 06.2016
- Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Red Cross
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Red Cross
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Provider Card (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) – Texas Board of Nursing.
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Diploma in General Nursing
St. James Hospital
Diploma in Sick Children's Nursing
National Children's Hospital
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