Donna Glassman
Florence,SC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Nurse
Open Door
Florence, SC
09.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice Care of South Carolina
Florence, SC
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Professional and compassionate Hospice Case Manager experience in coordinating care for terminally-ill patients
- Strong understanding of chronic or terminal illnesses, and quality of care necessary for these patients
- Able to make sound decisions, maintain calm composure, and facilitate best healthcare services for patients.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital
Florence, SC
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Providence Heart Hospital
Columbia, SC
02.2006 - 08.2013
- Assessed patient condition and prioritize patient care assignment based on patient needs
- Documented observations and review patient charts to determine care plan for patients
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterial, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
- Coordinated with patients, families and caregiver on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care
- Communicated with patient and family members with compassion while also continuing to keep medical information private
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals
- Ensuring any and all equipment used on patients is properly functioning, such as ventilators, monitors and any other equipment used for patient care
- Assisted and treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Performed lab tests and communicated results in a timely manner
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients by helping with instruments, injections and suture removal
- Ensure special attention to punctuality when documenting any patient information
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Director of Nursing
HCR ManorCare
Columbia, SC
06.1999 - 05.2004
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Richland Memorial Hospital
Columbia, SC
06.1995 - 11.1999
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Distributed medications in accordance with patients' medical charts.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Associate in Science
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
01.1995
Skills
- Ability to provide accurate clinical judgment by performing thorough physical assessments of patients
- Comprehensive knowledge about Medicare, Medicaid, and different funding sources
- Patient Care
- In-depth information about medication administration, using various types of medical equipment
- Capable of communicating patient's pain or comfort level to the specialist doctor
- Report based on responses after administering medicines
- Strong background of monitoring patient's vital parameters in treatment
- Ability to communicate patients' condition to families, educate about precautions, nursing care, and provide support
- Excellent problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and document outcome
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control
- Techniques and universal precautions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care after discharge
- Enhance long-term outcomes
- Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical management systems
- Advocated for patients transition from hospitals, rehab and other medical facilities to home
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care
- Nursing plan to achieve patient recovery goals
- Implemented, monitored,and evaluated care plans
- Coordinated tasks and supervised nurses and support staff
- Managed all facets of telemetry, and arterial vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy
- Dysrhythmia interpretation
- Chest tube care
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Test Interpretations
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Catheter Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Ventilator Care
- Wound Care
Certification
- Licensed RN
- ACLS Training
- BLS Training
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Contract Nurse
Open Door
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice Care of South Carolina
06.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Providence Heart Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2013
Director of Nursing
HCR ManorCare
06.1999 - 05.2004
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Richland Memorial Hospital
06.1995 - 11.1999
Associates Degree in Nursing - Associate in Science
Midlands Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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