DONNA GARMON
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with twenty-three years of diverse nursing experience and a passion for improving patient care outcomes. Expertise in critical thinking, compassionate care and reliability. Strong in analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues. Seeking a challenging role where I can contribute to a team that values the patient and advocates for them.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Stanly
05.2016 - Current
- Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill patients with close attention to detail in intensive care setting
- Responsible for accurate and thorough assessments and close observation of patients with various disease processes and critical conditions
- Communicate with each patient's family providing them information, education and emotional support
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment including ventilators, central lines, iv and tube feeding pumps, cvp and pa catheters
- Act as Charge Nurse making sure to maintain all quality standards in department
- Coordinate ancillary staff
- Provide clear directions and vital guidance to staff
- Maintain staffing grid, assess and adjust staffing numbers and make assignments for oncoming shift
- Round on all appropriate patients in unit to ensure all needs are being addressed
- Facilitate Liberation Rounding to ensure thorough and accurate reporting, communication and collaboration among the interdisciplinary team and enhance patient outcomes by promoting evidence-based practices
- Respond to Rapid Response calls throughout facility and provide valuable knowledge and skills to ensure better patient outcomes. Complete incident report.
- Advocate for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Maintain certifications in ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC and CEN
- Serve as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team
- Patient Flow Committee Champion
- Participate in Patient Incident Review Team meetings to investigate and analyze patient safety incidents, identify root causes and implement preventative measures
- Audit charting to ensure healthcare providers adhere to established standards related to documentation.
- Maintain certifications in ACLS, BLS, TNCC and CEN
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
CHS Stanly Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided skilled nursing care to sick and injured patients in perioperative setting
- Responsible for monitoring procedures in operating room during surgery
- Acted as intermediary between OR staff, family and other hospital departments
- Worked with physicians to develop care plan for patient during surgery
- Supervised surgical techs and assisted in maintaining sterile field throughout procedures
- Assessed needs of patient with strong attention to detail to ensure best outcome
- Maintained certifications in ACLS, TNCC, BLS, CEN and Emt-B
Flight Nurse
MedCenter Air
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided skilled nursing care to sick and injured patients in transit to hospital from scene calls or interfacility calls
- Utilized various modes of transportation for patients including rotor wing, fixed wing and ambulance
- Completed ongoing education including monthly ALS education, bi-annual skills proficiency checks, quarterly SIMS labs, yearly ventilator proficiency check and yearly OR time for advanced airway skills check
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Acquired and maintained certifications in ACLS, TNCC, PALS, BLS, STABLE, NRP, ATLS (audit), CEVO, Hot Refuel Technical Training, NVG and EMT-B
Transport Nurse
NE Mobile Intensive Care Unit
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients during transport between nursing facilities
- Contributed to the establishment of best practice guidelines in transport nursing through ongoing research, collaboration, and practical application
- Optimized logistical planning for efficient patient transfers while minimizing risks associated with travel delays or unforeseen complications
- Acquired and maintained certifications in ACLS, TNCC, PALS, BLS and ENPC
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CMC-Northeast
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Provided skilled nursing care to sick and injured patients in an emergency department setting, including trauma patients
- Department patient census of 250+ patients daily
- Acquired and maintained certifications in ACLS, TNCC, PALS, BLS, ENPC and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Home Care of the Carolinas
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided skilled nursing care to clients in home setting including skilled assessment of all body systems, wound care, administration of tpn, chemo, iv antibiotics, death pronouncements
- Provided care to all age groups
- Provided teaching to clients and families regarding disease processes and care of patient
- Provided appropriate and detailed documentation including OASIS documentation for Medicare
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Health Care
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided skilled nursing care to sick and injured patients in an emergency department setting
- Department patient census of 100+ patients daily
- Acquired and maintained certifications in ACLS, PALS and BLS
Office Manager
Garmon Mechanical Service
02.1996 - 01.2000
- Handled accounts receivable; accounts payable; monthly, quarterly and yearly income and tax reports
- Designed and managed company advertising
- Supervised office employees and scheduled field employee work
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ALBEMARLE, NCSECRETARIAL DIPLOMA -
KING'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
CHARLOTTE, NCSome College (No Degree) - Business Law I and II, Accounting I, II and III, Payroll Accounting
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ALBEMARLE, NCSkills
- Autonomy
- Excellent clinical judgment
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency, composure and highly accurate judgement
- Compassionate care
- Advocate for appropriate patient care
- Diverse clinical knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Time management
- Ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with various healthcare professionals
- Thorough and complete reports
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Stanly
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
CHS Stanly Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2016
Flight Nurse
MedCenter Air
02.2013 - 01.2015
Transport Nurse
NE Mobile Intensive Care Unit
03.2011 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CMC-Northeast
01.2007 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Home Care of the Carolinas
06.2004 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Health Care
07.2002 - 06.2004
Office Manager
Garmon Mechanical Service
02.1996 - 01.2000
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SECRETARIAL DIPLOMA -
KING'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Business Law I and II, Accounting I, II and III, Payroll Accounting
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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