Donna Green
New Paris,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated nurse and management professional with 20+ years of experience promoting improvements in patient care, developing cultures of high reliability and patient-focus, and utilizing data to educate, enhance care outcomes, and ensure safety. Well-honed communication skills to train, lead, and collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals across all levels. Skilled in patient care, data analysis, and record/reports preparation and maintenance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Addiction Treatment
Pinnacle Treatment Center
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and health maintenance strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and vital signs, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Home Hemodialysis staff RN
Davita
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Successful management of home hemodialysis program
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary rounds, fostering a collaborative approach to care management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Successful opening of new dialysis facility with zero deficiency OIG survey.
- Led clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff to enhance patient care quality.
- Managed patient care schedules, optimizing resource allocation and improving treatment efficiency.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and implement process improvements in clinic workflows.
- Oversaw quality assurance initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols within the clinic environment.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews with thorough preparation efforts focused on documentation completeness.
- Optimized inventory management systems to ensure availability of critical supplies.
Hemodialysis Nurse Clinical Coordinator
NxStage Kidney Care
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Administered patient care in hemodialysis treatments, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results to assess patient conditions during dialysis sessions.
- Educated patients on home dialysis options, enhancing understanding of treatment processes and self-care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease, fostering a positive treatment experience.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients with kidney disease.
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, maintaining full accreditation status.
Case Manager, Discharge Planner
Roper St. Francis Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Fresenius Medical Care of North America
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Premier healthcare company delivering the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions.
- Drove exceptional growth for dialysis facility and patients' care by overseeing team of 13 staff members, 25 stations.
- Managed critical decision-making that affected financial strength, growth, staff, and patients. Hired, interviewed, motivated, and retained team to ensure highest quality and continuity of patient care.
- Wrote performance evaluations, implemented policies/procedures, and maintained confidential personnel files, licenses, and compliance records.
- Assigned nurse duties, made schedules, processed reports, and developed/implemented nursing care plans.
- Communicated and mentored team on patient care, policies, procedures, and technology/equipment.
Dialysis Registered Staff Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2009
- One of the largest operators of kidney dialysis center with 150 freestanding outpatient clinics in 20 states.
- Provided individual care and ensured equipment functioned properly while working combined schedule at hospital and freestanding dialysis center.
- Supervised 8 dialysis technician and served as resource as seasoned dialysis nurse.
- Advocated for and anticipated patients' needs, proactively performed treatments, and provided ongoing monitoring to evaluate effectiveness and make changes accordingly.
- Performed anemia management.
- Oversaw care of 10+ patients daily; built rapport and trust with patients to deliver excellent customer service.
- Collaborated with caregiver members, including physicians, renal dieticians, social workers, and bio-med nephrology team.
Dialysis Acute Staff, Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center of North America
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordination and delivery of patient care at 2 hospitals, providing emergent dialysis treatments.
- Remained on call 24/7 for two hospitals to perform scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency dialysis treatments.
- Built productive relationships with physicians coordinating schedules and care; worked autonomously to service patients and deliver quality care; adhered to hospital policy and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Advanced assessment skills by caring and monitoring for patients with complex diagnoses; administered medicine, performed water analysis, and handled equipment setup, cleaning, and disinfecting of medical devices.
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse | Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Baptist Regional Medical Center
04.1998 - 08.2001
- General medical and surgical hospital with 270+ beds with 10K admissions and 40K ER patients annually.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure critically ill patients received optimal care.
- Administered medicine, interacted with families to provide information, and documented care.
- Provided advanced nursing care for patients; evaluated vital signs and laboratory data to determine intervention needs.
- Set up equipment, administered medicine, assessed pain levels, and compiled/analyzed data.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration
Union College
Barbourville, KYAssociate of Science in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Care
- Case Management
- Training
- Team Building
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Improvement Methodologies
- Data Abstraction & Reporting
- Bachelor's Degree & ADN
- Ohio Nursing License
Certification
- Ohio Nursing License
- BLS Certification — American Heart Association
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Addiction Treatment
Pinnacle Treatment Center
07.2024 - 11.2025
Home Hemodialysis staff RN
Davita
07.2019 - 06.2023
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
Hemodialysis Nurse Clinical Coordinator
NxStage Kidney Care
08.2017 - 10.2018
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2017 - 08.2017
Case Manager, Discharge Planner
Roper St. Francis Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
Clinical Manager | Clinical Supervisor of Team
Fresenius Medical Care of North America
11.2009 - 07.2016
Dialysis Registered Staff Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2009
Dialysis Acute Staff, Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center of North America
04.2004 - 01.2007
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse | Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Baptist Regional Medical Center
04.1998 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration
Union College
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University