Donna Dickson

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provided comfort measures till death through effective , patient and family education and plan of care updates.
• Enhanced patient and family satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Performed chart reviews for compliance to regulatory standards
• Helped implement computer documentation program in HCHB

• Performed all SCIP/CLIA surveys and entered data into Quality net.
• Administered HCAPS surveys for Inpatient and Outpatients and entered into Quality Net.
• Coordinated updating all physician orders with charge nurses and physicians to meet standards.
• Updated all Policy and Procedures and added new ones to meet standards.
• Instructed staff on new policies and procedures and orders.
• Participated in CMS. State and CLIA surveys
• Wrote CMS and State action plans for corrective actions.

Worked in Surgery as Staff RN for 5 years then as Education Coordinator. Designed first written Orientation program, Developed first Quality program.

1993 moved to Holding Room, pre-op- Prepared patients for surgery, starting IV's, assisting with central lines, blood patches and giving medications. antibiotics and antianxiety meds

Moved over to Pre-op and Post-op Outpatient surgery. Monitored for postop complications and preformed post-op teaching with primary caregivers.

Moved department to new hospital building and set up department. Participated in Pre-work, IV therapy, preparation for and recovery from all invasive procedures for Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab and Endoscopy.

Certified in Ambulatory Perianesthesia Surgery

Education/quality Coordinator for Outpatient/Endo and Close Observation.

Administered conscious sedation for Endoscopy

Team Leader for Moderate Sedation house wide

Chart reviews for compliance

Worked at Corporate level with team to design the Computer documentation for Surgery and OP departments.

Educated OP staff on program and mentored staff compliance with documentation standards.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Head Nurse in Surgery prior to New Hospital opening. Ordered all surgical equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Wrote all Policy and Procedures. Hired staff and trained them.
• Ran the daily surgery schedule by scheduling patients, and assigning staff. Consulted the staff physicians and Residents in the smooth running of the schedule. Disciplined staff as necessary, Maintained staffing records and reports to administration.

• Performed scrub and circulating duties in Surgery. Worked on all specialities.
• Assessed all patients properatively to make sure they were prepared physically, mentally and documentation wise. Administered pre-op sedation, started IV's and stayed by their side to comfort them.
• Made sure all supplies and instruments were ready and available as well as any emergency equipment was available.
• Counted all instruments, sharps and sponges with the scrub nurse prior to starting the operation.
• Assured all equipment was working properly

After obtaining my RN license and orientation I was Charge Nurse on my shift in this 60 bed hospital. I worked with 4 LPN's who stayed at the nurses stations. We cared for Med/Surg, OB, Surgery, Nursery. ER and 2 monitored beds. Rounded on all patients, administered meds to babies and Monitored patients. Assessed all patients that came into the ER, attended all births, and delivered a few in ER when necessary.