Donna Germuga
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Friendly and dependable professional with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and program management, now seeking to bring strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to a part-time Winery Tasting Room Associate role. Passionate about hospitality, local culture, and creating memorable guest experiences.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Health Specialist / Program Officer / Nurse Consultant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
10.2003 - 05.2025
- Led and supported diverse teams, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional performance in fast-paced clinical trials environments across multiple international sites.
- Managed communications across multiple stakeholders including 15 grantees and 4 Clinical Trials Networks, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Planned and coordinated large-scale meetings, trainings, and site visits with professionalism and hospitality.
- Delivered presentations and built relationships with medical professionals from around the world.
- Recipient of 25 merit, leadership and/or project awards for teamwork and reliability.
Nurse Specialist/Research/Study Coordinator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
08.1991 - 10.2003
- Coordinated the execution of 13 clinical trials in infectious diseases, lymphoma, leukemia and breast cancer.
•Trained investigators and clinical staff on clinical trial requirements.
•Completed and submitted initial clinical trial applications, amendments for review and approval by regulatory authorities.
•Conducted participant screenings, verification of eligibility, and informed consent per the regulations.
•Analyzed clinical trial data and developed reports for conference abstracts and scientific publications on clinical
trial results.
Clinical Nurse
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda
01.1987 - 08.1991
- Functioned as a primary nurse on a Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
Unit that included children with cancer and/or HIV. - Implemented intensive and invasive monitoring for the management/treatment of oncologic emergencies and/or infectious complications related to patients’
underlying disease and or treatment. - Demonstrated critical thinking and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Cum Laude
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.1986
Skills
- Customer service and guest engagement
- Team collaboration and multitasking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Event and group coordination
- Reliable, professional, and enthusiastic learner
Timeline
Senior Health Specialist / Program Officer / Nurse Consultant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
10.2003 - 05.2025
Nurse Specialist/Research/Study Coordinator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
08.1991 - 10.2003
Clinical Nurse
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
01.1987 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Cum Laude
University of South Carolina
Additional Information
- Former Registered Nurse (retired) with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced in customer service, event coordination, and creating positive guest experiences.
- Interests: Wine appreciation, hosting dinner parties, local food culture, physical fitness, and travel.