Donna Kilheeney, BSN, CCRN, CPN, C-NPT
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Critical care professional with proven track record in emergency and acute care management. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through data analysis and quality improvement initiatives. Adaptable leader committed to excellence in high-pressure environments. Pursuing opportunities to expand nursing profession.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2026
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in identifying potential complications early on during transports; prioritizing interventions based on severity.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines governing critical care transport nursing, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of transport protocols, leading to more efficient operations and improved patient outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses joining the critical care transport team, sharing valuable knowledge and experience while fostering a positive learning environment.
LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
11.2008 - 06.2012
- Conducted thorough assessments of each patient''s needs upon arrival at referring hospitals before initiating any treatments or interventions during transport.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the critical care transport team by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting actionable solutions.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
Critical care nurse
Proficient in computer applications
Responsive to new challenges
Strategic task organization
Collaborative teamwork
Commitment to education
Accomplishments
- 2 year position of Chair for Clinical Ladder for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Item Writer 2015-2022. Question development for the CPN exam to help continue the advancement of pediatric nursing.
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Review Committee 2016-Current. Review current test content for statistical performance and accurant pediatric nursing management.
Affiliations
- Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, Neonatal (CCRN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport Nurse (C-NPT)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS)
- Air Transport Physiology Course
- S.T.A.B.L.E Program
- Pediatric Advance Trauma Course (PATC)
Timeline
Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Nurse
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2026
LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
11.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University