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Donna Markocki
Philadelphia,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 25+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Pediatric Special Needs and Adult Oncology settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
365 Health Services
Bala, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assisted medically fragile patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Break to Care for Autistic Granddaughter
Donna
Philadelphia , PA
06.2022 - 01.2023
LPN, Private Duty
Mars Care Home Health
Philadelphia, PA
09.1998 - 06.2022
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Provided high quality of care of Trach/vent medically fragile children up to age 23.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Philadelphia, PA
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering support.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
LPN Oncology Unit
Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
James Martin School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA09.1995
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Healthcare Platforms
- Care of G-tube, G/J tubes and NG tubes
- Caring for Medically fragile and children with multiple disciplinary needs
Additional Information
- Worked with EPIC, Point Click Care, Kantime and Outlook
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
365 Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Break to Care for Autistic Granddaughter
Donna
06.2022 - 01.2023
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
01.2008 - 05.2016
LPN Oncology Unit
Hahnemann University Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2008
LPN, Private Duty
Mars Care Home Health
09.1998 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
James Martin School of Nursing