Donna Hallowell
Groveland,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Holy Family Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and crisis intervention. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment while enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor new staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes in acute and critical care settings.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
01.1998 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Dean Junior College
Franklin MAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA12-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- End-of-life care
- Patient triage
- Documentation management
- Staff mentorship
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
01.1998 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Dean Junior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
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