Donna Paul
Registered Nurse
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse , Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
02.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 10 bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Miami-Dade College
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Led classes with eight students.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Directly cared for patients at least 36 hours each week to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Stayed current on advances in biological science and incorporated into curriculum.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assisted in design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 04.2017
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Department Of Children And Family Services
02.2002 - 09.2008
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FLAssociate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital - SON
Brooklyn, NYSkills
Patient Management
undefinedAffiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Neonatal Nurses Association
- American Heart Association
Certification
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Miami-Dade College
03.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse , Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Department Of Children And Family Services
02.2002 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital - SON
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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