Donna Fisher
West Allis,WI
Summary
Experienced in healthcare with a desire to learn, grow and excel in patient safety. Professional goal to bring about positive change supporting continuous growth and development of myself and those around me. Passionate about patient safety, quality and accreditation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
Milwaukee And Ozaukee, WI
09.2018 - Current
- Vast engagement with patient safety initiatives and highly knowledgeable in running pre-SERT, SERT, and RCA as an expert.
- Patient and staff advocate; supporting organizational ABIDE principles.
- Integral part of CSM TJC Triennial survey, DHS and TJC on-site visits, complex TJC Patient Safety Complaints and Third-Party Complaint letter responses.
- Mentor and coach for Quality team; oriented new Coordinators in our region and provided support to new Coordinators across other regions.
- Expert in conducting Ligature Risk Assessments.
- Provide knowledge and expertise to Sepsis Committee.
- Peer Review Facilitation - Medical Staff
- Review and analyze safety data to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Investigate events to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Director of Quality
Ascension Senior Living St. Francis Place
Milwaukee, WI
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Integral part DHS/CMS Surveys
- Clinical Development, Nursing Orientation
Clinical Nurse IV
Ascension St. Francis Hospital Outpatient Dept
Milwaukee, WI
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Minor surgery
- Pain Management
- Endoscopy
- Oncology
Clinical Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Emergency Department
- Level I Trauma Center
Clinical Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Emergency Department, Adult and Pediatric
- Intermediate Care
- Medical Surgical
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.1986
Skills
- Integrity
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter with problem-solving
- Positive, can-do approach
- Data abstraction - Sepsis and IPFQR
- Patient Safety
- Quality Leadership
- Clinical Development, Education and Training
- Meeting Leadership
- Environment of Care Rounding
- Mentoring
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Computer Skills: Google, EPIC, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Navion, MD Stat, Event Reporting System (ERS), RL6 RCA, Invision, Cerner, PointClickCare
Accomplishments
- CEN/TNCC, ENA
- Flight Nurse - USAF Reserves - 63rd AES, Chicago IL
- Critical Care Transport RN - Medacare Ambulance
- Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry
Timeline
Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
09.2018 - Current
Director of Quality
Ascension Senior Living St. Francis Place
01.2008 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse IV
Ascension St. Francis Hospital Outpatient Dept
01.1996 - 01.2008
Clinical Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1996
Clinical Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University