DONNA CARR
Registered Nurse
LEWES,DELAWARE
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 21 years of extensive expertise in patient advocacy, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary coordination. Passionate and enthusiastic interest in helping patients and families navigate the Healthcare System to ensure a successful trajectory of care from admission to the Hospital via Emergency Care, OR procedure/surgeries, Critical Care and stable home settings. Supporting patients with chronic conditions as well as end of life care. Desire to help my patients prevent readmissions so they can successfully receive the care they need in their home environment with the ability to connect with and receive the appropriate care they need. Driven to apply advanced skills in risk assessment and emergency response to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Anesthesia Screening Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes , DE
05.2015 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive and thorough pre-anesthesia assessments to ensure patient safety and readiness for a positive beginning of the trajectory of care before surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to optimize patient care and streamline pre-operative processes
- Identify and address potential anesthesia-related risks, enhancing patient outcomes
- Facilitate patient readiness by providing clear guidance and emotional support, enhancing overall preoperative experience and satisfaction
- Meticulously document patient histories and anesthesia plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards and protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, fostering a cohesive environment that prioritizes patient safety and outcomes
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Remained calm and patient while discussing patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding medications, current health status and diagnoses, to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients prior to surgical procedures
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
OR Circulating Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes , Delaware
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensured optimal OR functionality, improving team efficiency and patient outcomes
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, enhancing process efficiency and team cohesion
- Guided team members, fostering a supportive and productive work environment
- Optimized surgical procedures by implementing efficiency protocols, reducing prep time and enhancing patient care as an OR Circulating RN
- Facilitated seamless communication between surgical teams, ensuring optimal coordination and patient safety in high-pressure environments
- Maintained meticulous records and ensured compliance with healthcare standards, contributing to high-quality patient care and safety
Hospice Admissions Nurse/Hospital Clinical Liaison
Gentiva Hospice
Blue Bell , Pennsylvania
12.2010 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to expedite appropriate hospice referrals and admissions.
- Optimized resource allocation by working closely with case managers to determine appropriate levels of care based on patient needs and clinical factors.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and hospice admission by establishing strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Provided compassionate support to families in crisis situations, guiding them through complex decision-making regarding their loved ones end-of-life care options.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement when evaluating appropriateness for hospice services based on Medicare guidelines and individual patient needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patent's medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.
Heart and Vascular Center Cath Lab RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Care of patients Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes
- Pre-procedure duties included starting IV lines, drawing labs, preparing procedure sites, documenting all pertinent patient information in the EMR
- Post-procedure care included monitoring patient vital signs, pulling femoral arterial and venous sheaths, administering all medications as well as titrating all cardiac/interventional radiology medications as ordered
- Monitoring patient recovery until either discharge to home or transfer to appropriate hospital unit
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure care, improving recovery times and satisfaction
Professional Education Specialist and Clinical Account Specialist
Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson Company
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed clinical accounts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations, leading to streamlined processes and enhanced service delivery
- Provided professional clinical support to customers, (primarily physicians, nurses, and techs in Electrophysiology Labs), in assigned territory, with education and training regarding Carto, a three-dimensional, electro-anatomical mapping system for cardiac ablations of various cardiac arrhythmias
- Managed assigned accounts in territory, collaborating with team members to establish priorities, customer/patient needs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to prioritize client needs, improving patient care and fostering strong client relationships.
Electrophysiology RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Performed conscious sedation under physician supervision, continuously monitoring patient throughout procedure, able to provide emergency support, assisted as scrub nurse for device implantations, and EP studies/ablations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use all electrophysiology equipment
- Assisted in all non-invasive cardiac procedures including Cardioversions, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, and Non-Invasive Programmed Stimulation for implanted Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillation devices
ICU/CCU Staff RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Managed critical care for ICU patients, enhancing recovery rates through precise interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostics and timely treatment.
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Risk Assessment
- Patient Safety
- Patient Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical Skills
- Documentation Accuracy
- Resource Coordination and Referral
- Interviewing
- Discharge Planning
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Emotional awareness
- MS Office
- EMR / EHR
- Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Crisis Management and Intervention
- Patient/Family Navigation
- Healthcare Standards
- Chronic Disease Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.2003
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPEECH COMMUNICATION, MINOR IN BROADCASTING
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.1980
CERTIFICATION IN MASSAGE THERAPY -
Professional School of Massage
Langhorne, PA01.1997
Certification
- BLS/CPR, Yearly Certification
- Legal Nurse Consulting, 09/01/2013
Timeline
Pre-Anesthesia Screening Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
05.2015 - Current
OR Circulating Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
05.2015 - 06.2016
Hospice Admissions Nurse/Hospital Clinical Liaison
Gentiva Hospice
12.2010 - 09.2014
Heart and Vascular Center Cath Lab RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
Professional Education Specialist and Clinical Account Specialist
Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson Company
01.2008 - 12.2010
Electrophysiology RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2008
ICU/CCU Staff RN
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPEECH COMMUNICATION, MINOR IN BROADCASTING
The Pennsylvania State University
CERTIFICATION IN MASSAGE THERAPY -
Professional School of Massage
- BLS/CPR, Yearly Certification
- Legal Nurse Consulting, 09/01/2013
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Bucks County Community College
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