Open To Work
Donna Gulliksen
Herrin,Illinois
Summary
A highly experienced Critical Care and Progressive Care Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient advocacy, and the versatility to adapt to a variety of healthcare environments. Proficient in managing high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering exceptional care. Possesses excellent communication skills that facilitate effective collaboration within healthcare teams. Dedicated to enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive and compassionate service. Committed to delivering exemplary patient care and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Employed by StaffDNA (Agency)
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Travel Contract
- Provided nursing care in a Level 2 trauma setting, supporting critically injured patients.
- Managed patient care with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Utilized EPIC EHR for accurate documentation and efficient patient data management.
- Employed by StaffDNA (Agency)
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
HSHS St Johns Hospital
Springfield, Illinois
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Secured travel contracts to alleviate critical staffing shortages in healthcare facilities
- Partnered with AMN Healthcare to deliver essential nursing services in high-demand areas
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored patient care with a 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio to ensure optimal support and attention
- Established travel contracts to meet staffing needs and maintain quality patient care
- Worked in teaching hospital to facilitate learning and practical training for nursing students
- Trauma Level: 1
- EHR: EPIC
- Additional Comments: Med/Surg, Ortho, Tele, Neuro
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, Illinois
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided nursing care in teaching hospital environment, supporting diverse clinical teams
- Patient Ratio: 4:1
- Trauma Level: 1
- EHR: Cerner
- Floated between ICU, cardiac floor, ortho, and med/surg units, adapting to various patient needs
- Travel Contract
- Employed by Cross Country Medical Staffing Network (Agency)
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Kentucky
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed patient ratio of 6:1 to ensure high-quality care
- Floated to IMC, Ortho, and Covid unit to provide critical support during staffing shortages
- Negotiated travel contract terms to secure optimal staffing solutions
- EHR: Meditech
- Employed by Cross Country Staffing (Agency)
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
SIH Herrin Hospital
Herrin, Illinois
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Full Time
- Maintained patient ratio of 4:1 to ensure quality care
- Led nursing staff and managed patient assignments in charge capacity
- Coordinated care across Med/Surg, Tele, Rehab, Ortho, and ICU units
- EHR: EPIC
- Employed by Facility
Registered Nurse - Developmentally Disabled Services
Centerstone Rehabilitation Center
West Frankfort, Illinois
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered assistance during times of staffing shortages
- Worked at Facility, delivering care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, Illinois
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Full Time
- Administered nursing care across med/surg, rehab, and ortho units.
- Managed patient information using Meditech EHR to enhance care coordination.
- Patient Ratio: 8:1
- Additional Comments: Med/surg, rehab, ortho
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Superior Care Home
Paducah, Kentucky
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed patient care for a ratio of 20 patients to 1 nurse, prioritizing quality and attention.
- Provided direct patient care in healthcare facility, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Directed team operations and patient care delivery in the role of charge nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
John A Logan
Carterville, IL01.2017
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Pharma knowledge
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical care nursing
- Team building
- Acute care expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/2027
• Basic Life Support, 05/2027
• Registered Nurse, Indiana, 10/31/26, 28276640A
• Registered Nurse, Kentucky, 10/31/26, 1155156
• Registered Nurse, Illinois, 05/31/26, 041454467
• Registered Nurse, Utah, 01/01/27, 13026738-3102
• Registered Nurse, Arizona, 04/01/29, 265108
• Basic Life Support, 05/2027
• Registered Nurse, Indiana, 10/31/26, 28276640A
• Registered Nurse, Kentucky, 10/31/26, 1155156
• Registered Nurse, Illinois, 05/31/26, 041454467
• Registered Nurse, Utah, 01/01/27, 13026738-3102
• Registered Nurse, Arizona, 04/01/29, 265108
Personal Information
Title: Critical Care Registered Nurse
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridSalary Range
$105000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
HSHS St Johns Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Carle Foundation Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
SIH Herrin Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse - Developmentally Disabled Services
Centerstone Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Heartland Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Superior Care Home
07.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
John A Logan