Donna Branson
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking registered nurse with demonstrated advanced skills in effectively working with diverse patient populations and consistently delivering high-quality care. Known for building excellent relationships with patients and collaborating seamlessly with healthcare staff. Adept at providing direct patient care and assuming leadership roles. Motivated by a strong desire to advocate for patients and utilize extensive knowledge to enhance experiences and outcomes.
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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provide total patient care, which includes managing medications via g tube, providing trach care
- Foley catheter care, ventilator care, ROM, physical assessments including vital signs every two hours, documentation on patient every two hours using EMR, personal care such as bed bath, skin, oral and facial care
- Stocked supplies when needed, made sure that area was disinfected
- Intervening when needed to stabilize the patient
- Communicating well with the patient, family, and other health staff
- Using kindness and compassion when dealing with patient and family
- Venipuncture as needed per MD order
- Education provided to patient and family as needed
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Staff Registered Nurse
Well Care Home Care
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Staff Registered Nurse
Coastal Horizons Center Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients’ health and drive recovery goals
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Reviewed physician orders and dispensed medication and treatment, participating in medication management to promote patient safety and effectiveness
- Performed health assessments on all new patients being admitted into the Opiate Treatment Program
- Provided patients with education on medications and treatment options available
- Performed urine drug screens as needed and as ordered and communicated with providers when needed
- Assisted with the training of new nurses, referred patients to Primary Care physicians as needed and maintained professional but compassionate relationships with the patients
Health Services Administrator/Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions LLC
07.2007 - 02.2018
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice
- Communicated with and assessed patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Directed daily medical operations at The New Hanover County Detention Facility
- Participated in meetings and corresponded with outside agencies as needed as related to patient care and public safety
- Managed work schedule and assigned tasks to individual staff
- Oversaw the on-boarding and training of new healthcare team members
- Coordinated financial operations, including budgeting, account, expenses, and financial reporting
- Monitored employee and provider credentials and immunization statuses
- Consulted with clinicians daily and kept watch on patients with ongoing and serious health issues
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the medical department at the facility
Health Services Administrator
Prison Health Services
07.2003 - 08.2007
- Same skills as listed above
Staff Registered Nurse
Pender Correctional Institute
10.1998 - 07.2003
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Registered Nurse
Duplin Home Health and Hospice
05.1997 - 10.1998
Staff Registered Nurse
Duplin General Hospital
07.1996 - 05.1997
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC05.2006
Skills
- Patient education
- Chart documentation
- Clinical procedures
- Infection control
- Discharge planning
- Emergency response
- Nursing assessments
- Symptom management
- Patient safety
- Caregiver support
- Critical thinking
- Clinical decision making
- Team collaboration
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic health records
- Health education
- Health screenings
- Compassion and empathy
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice care
- Taking vitals
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Well Care Home Care
09.2019 - 10.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Coastal Horizons Center Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2019
Health Services Administrator/Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions LLC
07.2007 - 02.2018
Health Services Administrator
Prison Health Services
07.2003 - 08.2007
Staff Registered Nurse
Pender Correctional Institute
10.1998 - 07.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
Duplin Home Health and Hospice
05.1997 - 10.1998
Staff Registered Nurse
Duplin General Hospital
07.1996 - 05.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
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