DONNA HAWKINS
ADN, RN
Hobart,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse 30 years in direct patient care focusing on outpatient and inpatient care within an academic medical center triaging over 60 patients daily. Compassionate and committed to delivering quality patient care offering proven critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ. Collaborated and conferred with interdisciplinary team of healthcare specialists, to organize and implement patient care needs, by recognizing and being proactive in utilizing resources to assist patients and families.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.1992 - 04.2022
- Experienced Registered Nurse with 30 Years of working Academic Training and Teaching Hospital
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Preceptor Role for new nurses, and axillary staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Magnet Nursing Recognized Standards ethics
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation to consistently monitor patient cardiac rhythms and other vitals during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Explained procedures to patients to relieve anxiety and solicit cooperation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.1992
Skills
- Patient Monitoring Pre, Intra, and Post Procedural VSS
- Direct Patient Care Outpatient and Inpatient
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- EMR Systems EPIC
- Medical Screening
- Medication Distribution
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Call Triaging
- HIPAA Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Managing Deadlines
- Administering Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Team Coordination
- Peripheral and Central Line Access and Management
Covid Vaccinated
Dose 1 Pfizer Lot # EN6199 03-09-21
Dose 2 Pfizer Lot # ER8732 03-30-21
Dose 3 Pfizer Lot # FK9729 01-20-22
Dose 4 Pfizer Lot # FM7553 05-26-22
Dose 5 Pfizer Lot # GH6742 03-26-23
LICENSED
State of Illinois Registered Nurse 041275209
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
03.1992 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Certifications Current and Past
BLS and CPR current
Past certifications
ACLS
Medical Surgical Nurse 2009-2013
Awards
$5000 Quality Improvement Award Submitted Idea to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Quality, and Reduce Anxiety
References:
Brenda Schmitz, MS, RN, CRN Associate Chief Nurse Executive and Director of Professional Practice and Development at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Tacora Love, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CCM,CNEcl Program Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant Program, IDPH approved Certified Nursing Instructor, and Adjunct Nursing Faculty at Roosevelt University
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