Donna Pauley
Yachats,OR
Summary
Passionate, motivated registered nurse dedicated to the care of patients, seeking a position where decision making, organizational skills and proficient communication are valued. Areas of practice include admit/transfer, med-surg, high-risk antepartum, labor and delivery and postpartum. Sixteen years of experience includes multidisciplinary collaboration in a medical university, Level I Trauma Center.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Admit/Transfer Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the coordination of bed availability to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify and resolve patient placement issues.
- Utilized a computer system to track bed availability and update reports accordingly.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal, external customers related to bed availability, scheduling.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Registered Nurse II Antepartum
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Charleston, SC
03.2018 - 05.2020
- RN OB/GYN, Antepartum, Postpartum
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring to high risk antepartum patients, including assessment of vital signs, fetal heart tones, and documentation.
- Assisted doctors in performing medical and diagnostic procedures
- Infused pain medication via PCA and epidural pumps, IV hydration, high alert medication and antibiotics
- Conducted therapeutic communication techniques with patients to provide emotional support during difficult times.
- Upheld policy and procedure according to unit and hospital guidelines
- Provided care to post-surgical gyn/ cesarean patients
- Achieved solid reputation for maintaining high patient satisfaction scores
Registered Nurse II Antepartum/Mother Baby Unit
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
08.2016 - 05.2017
- RN Antepartum and Mother/Baby
- Performed physical assessments on high risk antepartum patients to identify potential complications or problems.
- Developed individualized patient care plans for high risk antepartum patients in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families about their conditions and treatments to ensure understanding of the medical plan of care.
- Supported physicians during diagnostic and medical procedures
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician within the scope of practice.
- Addressed patient emotional and psychological issues
- Demonstrated attention to detail, utilized computer skills and ensured utilization of policy and procedure
Registered Nurse II
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
07.2007 - 04.2016
- RN Medical-Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum
- Evaluated patients through comprehensive physical assessments and evaluation of medical history.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
2007
Psychology
College of Charleston
2004
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice (Public Service)
Trident Technical College
1990
Skills
- Identification and anticipation of need
- Flexibility in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Respectful conflict resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to improve patient and family satisfaction by providing compassionate care while seeking healthiest outcome for patient
Timeline
Admit/Transfer Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2020 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse II Antepartum
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse II Antepartum/Mother Baby Unit
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse II
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2007 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Psychology
College of Charleston
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice (Public Service)
Trident Technical College
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