Donna Finto

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Company Overview: (Travel Contract)
• Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
• Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
• Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
• Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
• Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
• Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
• Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Responsible for hospital clinical instruction and on campus simulation facilitation
• Encourage and support students in learning and provide nursing care while using evidence based practice
• Create patient assignments each week for each student
• Lead post conference discussions and learning opportunities
• Monitored the progress of each student and provided a formal evaluation upon completion of the clinical experiences

• Clinical expert in the diagnosis, treatment and delivery of care for clients with either active Tuberculosis disease or a tuberculosis infection
• Operates within the standard delegation orders from an off-site physician and maintains open communication on all cases
• Case Management of all patients with in Bell County diagnosed with Tuberculosis disease or infection
• Provides external consultation and serves as a community resource the care of clients with tuberculosis
• Conducts community outreach education
• Maintains all state required reporting and documentation
• Attends all state provided training, both in house and via webinars, to remain current on any practice or guidance changes
• Education liaison for UMHB and TAMUCT student
• Preceptor for students obtaining advanced degrees in Nursing or Public Health
• Chair the blood-borne pathogen committee
• Modified the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities to facilitate better data collection and in turn make better decisions

• 8/04 – 10/06 Medical Laboratory Technician
• 10/06 - 12/08 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• 5/09 Psychiatric Staff Nurse II
• 12/10-6/12 Psychiatric Clinical Research Coordinator