Donna A Matchett

• Department of Pediatrics; Sections of Pediatric Rheumatology and Adolescent Medicine
• Assisted with all aspects of coordinating patient care and collaborates with other services involved in child’s care.
• Served as primary contact for all patients and their families via telephone and EMR.
• Provided patient and family education on appropriate disease processes.
• Developed innovative solutions to improve workflow processes within the clinic and practice setting.
• Administered medications, various vaccines and performed in-office labs and tests.
• Utilized computer systems for ordering tests and procedures, documenting findings, tracking lab values, entering medication orders.
• Assisted patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Multiple Sclerosis Research & Treatment Center
• Coordinated all aspects of patient care in the clinic.
• Primary contact for all patient calls.
• Assisted with research studies as directed by research coordinators and physicians. Provided treatments and infusions per protocol.
• Handled daily correspondence for physicians to include home orders.
• Prescription management for patients
• Obtained prior authorization from insurance companies, arranged for home care therapy and ancillary testing.
• Participated in Speaker Training Programs for various Pharmaceutical Companies; presentations as requested.
• Participated in the accumulation of data and writing of a study submitted for presentation and publication
• Proficient in the management of Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps
• Extensive patient education
• Supervised Medical Assistants and Scheduling staff to ensure all patient needs were met

Staff Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department & Newborn ICU

• Admission of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric clients.
• First staff nurse hired to be utilized in Post-partum, Newborn Nursery and Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Concentration in NICU and Newborn Nursing.
• Provided patient teaching and continued support after discharge.
• Preceptor for new staff and resource person for staff members.
• Obstetrical surgical scrub and circulating skills.

Home Care Experience (15 years)

• Equinox Home Care Inc.
• Maxim Healthcare Service Inc.
• Continuum Home Health Inc.
• Patient Care, Inc.
• On Duty Metropolitan Inc.
• Innovative Healthcare LLC.
• Family Care Visiting Nurse and Home Care Agency, LLC.
• XL-Care Agency Inc.
• The Connecticut VNA Inc.