Donna E. DeHaas
Chuckey
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing as well as, experience in Occupational Health nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing needs with efficiency. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care to veteran patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, identifying changes that required immediate intervention or adjustment in care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Performed PPE/Respirator Fit Testing and manage compliance documentation.
Occupational Health Nurse
Tacoma Regional Medical Center/John Deere
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted with medical surveillance, including physicals, spirometry, and employee assessments.
- Supported first-aid response and workplace health initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Performed drug and alcohol screening, and maintained chain-of-custody documentation.
- Maintained clinical supplies and ensured documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
Indian Path Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Fulfilling the role of charge nurse when needed. Prioritizing and delegating assignments, contributing to a higher standard of patient care, and staff.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients in Oncology, Medical Surgical, PCU, and Spine/Joint/Gynecology units. Contributing to the provision of patient-centered care by working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Assisting with the assessment, evaluation, monitoring, and recording of the patient's health.
- Prioritizing patient needs while safely administering prescribed medications, blood products, and dressing wounds.
Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Cancer & Blood
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Responsible for quality care of patients who are suffering from cancer and hematological disorders.
- Assisting with the assessment, evaluation, monitoring, and recording of patient's health.
- Prioritizing patient needs while safely administering prescribed medications, including chemotherapy and blood products.
- Monitored patients’ PT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and for potential side effects of medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills.
Account Manager/Office Manager
Suncoast Designers Inc.
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Prepare schedule of manufacturing plant. Manage all customer accounts while expanding customer base. Prepare all orders for manufacturing plant as well as maintaining inventory. Ordering of supplies and inventory. Interviewed, hired and trained office staff. Compiled and prepared all manufacturing, sales, and inventory reports.
Education
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course -
08.2014
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
05.2012
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Florida School of Holistic Bodywork
05.2007
Skills
- Proficient at prioritizing workloads
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and natural ability to build rapport with patients and families
- Safe administration of prescribed medications including chemotherapy
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
- Echocardiogram interpretation
- Preceptor Training
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Compliance documentation
- Drug screening procedures
- PPE fit testing
- Care coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Tacoma Regional Medical Center/John Deere
12.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Cancer & Blood
04.2014 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Indian Path Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2015
Account Manager/Office Manager
Suncoast Designers Inc.
04.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Florida School of Holistic Bodywork