Dominga Ward
Durand,MI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over 6 years of experience in a 136-bed long-term care facility, complemented by 14 years as a Certified Nurse Aide. Expertise in providing dignified and specialized care in hospice settings for 8 years, ensuring patients receive the highest quality support during critical times. Recognized for a strong work ethic and commitment to fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Eager to contribute exceptional patient care within a stable organization that prioritizes work-life balance and encourages professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time Parent & Educator
Self-employed
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and student participation.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accuracy in grading.
- Led curriculum development initiatives that aligned with educational standards and student needs.
- Managed household operations for 3 family members, coordinating schedules, meals, and logistics daily.
Registered Nurse
PMC Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care to Med-Surge and PCU units, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed 4-6 intermediate-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, frequent assessments and high level of observation.
Registered Nurse
Shiawassee Co
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans for a 136-bed facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for COVID-19 patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Oversaw multiple medical requisitions nightly.
- Record keeping of narcotics distributions in point click care system
- Stock management of medication cart, crash cart, and refrigerator medications to ensure policy and compliance.
- Assisted in training new employees in the proper techniques, standards of care, facility policy, and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and rectal; monitored responses and assessed for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans.
- Kept track of 40 patients' progress and promptly reported major changes to the medical team to ensure timely interventions.
- Conducted patient education on disease prevention, medication management, and lifestyle changes.
Certified Nurse Aide
Grace Hospice
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Providing end-of-life care in physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care while upholding a dignified, peaceful, and enriching environment.
- Guiding family support, and understanding, offering counseling or space to share feelings.
- Implemented patient personal care and managed symptom control to ease discomfort.
- Communication with team members including nurses, social workers, chaplain, director of nursing, and doctors daily.
- Implemented time management to schedule clients per order and family requests.
- Demonstrated a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competencies.
- Maintained detailed documentation on hours and mileage 5 days a week.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI01-2018
Associates - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI01-2017
High School Diploma -
Byron High School
Byron, MI06-2004
Skills
Decision making
Critical thinking
Patient advocate
Attention to detail
Detailed orientated
Critical care knowledge
Communication
Adaptability
Technology proficiency
Clinical skills
Medication calculation
Infection control
Affiliations
- Alumni member of the National Society of Leadership and Success-Sigma Alpha Pi
- The Perkins Special Population Program
- 2nd runner-up for Nurse of the Year in 2023.
- Several awards for CNA of the Month.
- Member of the American Nurse Association
- Member of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) MI
- Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA
- Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
- Human Trafficking,
- Implicit Bias
- Advance Pain Management In Long-Term Care
- Comprehensive View of Dementia
- Ethics for Long-Term Care,
- Cultural Competency Basics,
- Narcotic Count, Documentation, Handling and Administration
- A Review of Medical Error Prevention
- Antibiotic Stewardship
Timeline
Full-time Parent & Educator
Self-employed
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
PMC Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Shiawassee Co
01.2018 - 01.2024
Certified Nurse Aide
Grace Hospice
01.2010 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Associates - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
High School Diploma -
Byron High School