Danielle Council
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- I currently work in PACU, pre-oping patients and recovering them in Phase I and II of recovery
- I create the unit’s rolling 6-week staffing schedule
- I am certified to access/deaccess mediports
- I am one of the evening shift charge nurses
Registered Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2022
- I worked in the ER taking care of adult patients, behavioral health patients, and worked triage
- Served as a clinical resource for staff members, answering questions related to policy, procedure, or practice.
- I was the ER fall champion and was on the medication variance committee
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs as a charge nurse.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas of potential growth and optimization in the emergency department by becoming a LEAN champion.
Registered Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
07.2004 - 05.2007
- I worked on 4North increasing my assessment skills and communication while I took care of orthopedic patients as well as surgical and medical patients
- I was our floor’s spokesperson at the hospital’s monthly Practice Council where nursing policies are updated and created
- I have become a preceptor and helped orient new nurses
- I acted as the charge nurse when needed, being the resource nurse for the other nurses working, dealing with patient complaints, assigning beds, making the assignment, and going to bed-board meetings
- I became a registered nurse II
Nursing Tech/Nursing Student
St. Agnes Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2004
- I worked on 4North assisting the RNs in their assignment by doing the BCBGMs, obtaining various specimens, obtaining blood from the blood bank, helping with mobility activities, attending to call lights, and helping with ADL’s
Nursing Aide
Home Care
09.2002 - 04.2003
- I worked in a patient’s home helping bathe and dress a patient
- I helped the family with errands and assisted in house cleaning
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2001 - 11.2002
- I worked on the floor selling products and working register as well as working in the back stocking the shelves when shipments came in
IRTA Fellowship
Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, NIH
06.2000 - 08.2000
- I worked in the lab compiling the necessary data for the lab to be CLIA certified
- I interacted with all the members of the branch for the information and helped perform several clinical tests
Phone Center Caller
Western Maryland College
01.1998 - 01.2000
- I worked in the telecommunication department several nights a week during the school year calling alumni and friends of the college for donations
- I gained greater communication skills and was able to earn spending money while at school
IRTA Fellowship
Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, NIH
06.1999 - 08.1999
- I worked in the lab performing various clinical test through which I learned more about human gene therapy research and the field of Genetics
Camp Counselor
Quiet Waters Day Camp
01.1995 - 01.1997
- I worked at a day camp for kids, taking them from activity to activity, participating in the activities with them, and ensuring their safety
Paper Carrier
The Capital
01.1993 - 01.1996
- I delivered The Capital daily and collected money monthly from customers on my route
- I enhanced my communication skills and learned how to handle money
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD11.2024
AA - Nursing (RN)
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD01.2004
BA - Biology, Minor in French
Western Maryland College
Westminster, MD01.2001
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary’s High School
Annapolis, MD01.1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Extracurricular Activities
Reading Skiing Sailing Working out Rollerblading Family-oriented
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
07.2004 - 05.2007
Nursing Tech/Nursing Student
St. Agnes Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2004
Nursing Aide
Home Care
09.2002 - 04.2003
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2001 - 11.2002
IRTA Fellowship
Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, NIH
06.2000 - 08.2000
IRTA Fellowship
Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, NIH
06.1999 - 08.1999
Phone Center Caller
Western Maryland College
01.1998 - 01.2000
Camp Counselor
Quiet Waters Day Camp
01.1995 - 01.1997
Paper Carrier
The Capital
01.1993 - 01.1996
AA - Nursing (RN)
Anne Arundel Community College
BA - Biology, Minor in French
Western Maryland College
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary’s High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Maryland Global Campus
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