Donna Carnell
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in acute patient support. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as LPN.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2015 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Deputy Clerk and Assessor
City Of Springfield
07.2005 - 01.2015
- Forwarded Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to appropriate departments and tracked requests to verify timely response.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Managed financial transactions including fee collections, disbursements, and record-keeping with accuracy and integrity.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Coordinated legal advertisements for public dissemination to fulfill statute requirements and facilitate timely responses.
- Maintained confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive information.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging trends in the field.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Ensured compliance with established procedures by staying current on changes in laws, regulations, and policies affecting the clerk''s office operations.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Reduced wait times at the counter by swiftly addressing walk-in requests from the public while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Booked and prepared meeting rooms, making arrangements for availability of refreshments.
- Managed tax drawers, resolved variances and filed company receipts.
- Supervised local, state, and federal elections from start to finish.
- Helped with recounts of elections.
- Kept elections secure and in line with state laws.
- Managed the Farmers Market events.
- Handled rentals of City owned buildings and parks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05.2024
GED -
Lakeview High School
Battle Creek, MI1999
Skills
- Maintaining nutrition
- Needs Assessment
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Procedure Explanation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- End of life care
Timeline
LPN
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
12.2022 - Current
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2015 - Current
Deputy Clerk and Assessor
City Of Springfield
07.2005 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
GED -
Lakeview High School