Donna Baldinell
Chireno,Texas
Summary
An accomplished and dedicated professional with extensive experience acquired over 30 years in the Healthcare Industry. Proficient in strategic planning, quality, and productivity improvement. Hold credit for interacting effectively with cross-functional departments to streamline operations and achieve business success in fast-paced environments. Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point. In addition, transform a low-performing team into a high-caliber workforce through clear communication, exceptional mentoring skills, and a proven ability to work with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. I have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering my personal best at every step to provide optimal results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care PACU RN
Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals and collaborating effectively on shared goals.
- Minimized infection risks by adhering strictly to aseptic techniques throughout all cath lab processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert cardiac cath lab nursing care during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Pro Tech Staffing Agency - Contract/Travel CVOR RN Position
Prisma Richland Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Prior position working on the Vascular Team at the Prisma Richland Hospital location performing various endovascular/vascular (Angiograms, EVAR, Fistulogram, Amputation cases, and various open-heart procedures such as CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) surgery, Mitral valve replacement, and Thoracotomy/Thoracoscopy cases as assigned. Epic EMR utilized.
- Confidently and cohesively supporting positive interactions with local teams, Management, Physicians/Surgeons, and ancillary staff while providing positive patient outcomes for all cases performed.
F.T. Permanent Staff Mental Health R.N.
Makana Path Detox & Spiritual Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for physical & mental health assessments, developing care plans for clients, promoting positive independent decision-making, administering and monitoring treatment regimens
- Administering prescribed medications, making continual adjustments commensurate with a client's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff, observing and reporting behavioral changes to the clinical team
- Maintaining inventory of supplies and medications, assisting with client's coping knowledge and abilities, and recording all care information concisely, accurately, entirely, promptly, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms within the EMR.
HCA-FT Permanent Staff O.R. R.N.
St. David's North Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Interdisciplinary care team on various cases (Robotics, Kidney Transplants, GYN, Cardiovascular Open Heart/Thoracotomy, Neuro, and Ortho procedures). Meditech EMR utilized.
- Comprehensive pre-procedure patient assessment, assist with the care of the patient during induction, create and maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment, perform correct surgical prep, documentation in Meditech EMR, and patient hand-off report to PACU/ICU RN.
Insight Global Agency - Contract Position
USA Health University Hospital, Cath Lab R.N.
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Pre-procedure patient prep with Cerner EMR charting, history admission information obtained consents/IV access/EKG/labs verified or obtained, and pre-procedure medications administered. Cerner EMR utilized.
- Provided angioplasty post-procedure sheath or T.R. band removal, site care/monitoring, vital sign monitoring, and preparation for home discharge or hospital admission.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration & Leadership
Western Governor’s University Texas
11.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
06.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana04.1995
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Research utilization
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Texas Compact R.N. License (since 1995) 6/2027
- BLS: AHA expires 6/2027
- ACLS: AHA, expires 7/2027
- PALS: AHA, expires 7/2027
Timeline
Ambulatory Care PACU RN
Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
07.2025 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
06.2024 - 05.2025
Pro Tech Staffing Agency - Contract/Travel CVOR RN Position
Prisma Richland Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
F.T. Permanent Staff Mental Health R.N.
Makana Path Detox & Spiritual Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 07.2023
HCA-FT Permanent Staff O.R. R.N.
St. David's North Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2023
Insight Global Agency - Contract Position
USA Health University Hospital, Cath Lab R.N.
09.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
MBA - Healthcare Administration & Leadership
Western Governor’s University Texas
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- CVS Minute Clinic Covid19 POCT RN, Austin, Texas Nov 2020 – Jun 2021
- AYA Healthcare Travel Agency | Headquarters: San Diego, CA Nov 2019 – Nov 2020
- R.N. Network Staffing and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Jul 2017 – Jul 2019
- GiaCare, Inc. | Headquarters: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sep 2016 – Jun 2017
- MedTrust Staffing, LLC | San Antonio, Texas Dec 2014 – Sep 2016
- Methodist Hospital System (HCA Affiliate) | San Antonio, TX Nov 2012 – Nov 2014
- Baptist Medical Center | San Antonio, Texas Sep 2011 – Sep 2012
- UT Health East Texas (formally East Texas Medical Center Hospital System) | Tyler, Texas Jul 2008 – Aug 2011
- U.T. Health East Texas (formally East Texas Medical Center Hospital System) | Tyler, Texas Jul 2006 – Jul 2008
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