Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Donna Blackburn

Boerne,TX

Summary

A highly motivated LVN with a desire to take on new challenges as an RN. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Eager to become a Healthcare Inspector utilizing many years of experience working, teaching, and managing staff in Long Term Care facilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Pediatric Home Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
02.2019 - Current
  • Exhibited strong communication skills with patients, families, and physicians.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication, IV therapy, and tube feeding.
  • Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive data
  • Stored patient information securely using electronic medical record system
  • Maintained equipment following safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.

Administrator

Ameripark Senior Residence Community
Kerrville, TX
03.2006 - 07.2016
  • Managed day-to-day operations, supervised and supported Department Heads
  • Prepared and managed annual budgets
  • Addressed and resolved complaints/problems from residents and family members promptly
  • Maintained marketing strategies and census requirements
  • Completed bi-monthly payroll
  • Participated in the Chamber of Commerce and local community events

Staff Development Coordinator and CNA Instructor

Edgewater Care Center
Kerrville, TX
05.2000 - 07.2006
  • Provided professional development and training opportunities to staff members.
  • Developed orientation materials for new employees.
  • Conducted assessments of employee skill sets and identified areas for improvement.
  • Managed and instructed the CNA program
  • Performed the on-call Administrative duties on a rotating basis

Education

LVN

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
08-1993

Nursing - LVN To RN

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Patient and family education
  • Staff Management
  • Nursing Instructor
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Elected Nurse of the Month September 2023 followed by 2023 Nurse of the Year

Certification

  • Certified Assisted Living Manager
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Pediatric Home Healthcare
02.2019 - Current

Administrator

Ameripark Senior Residence Community
03.2006 - 07.2016

Staff Development Coordinator and CNA Instructor

Edgewater Care Center
05.2000 - 07.2006

LVN

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

Nursing - LVN To RN

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Donna Blackburn