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Donna Pisano

Easton, Pennsylvania 18042,PA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lehigh Valley Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment, effectively reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patient progress and addressing health concerns promptly.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2020 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Public Health Nurse DOH NYC

Department of Health
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
  • Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
  • Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.

Visiting Nurse

Northwell Health at Home
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed time efficiently while visiting multiple patients daily, ensuring timely administration of medications and treatments.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care in their homes.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patients'' vital signs and recognizing early warning signs of potential complications.
  • Coordinated and consulted with [Number]-member healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and promptly addressing any health concerns or complications.

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
04.2011 - 06.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Silver Lake Nursing Home
04.2011 - 06.2012
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Student Nurse Extern

Northwell Health
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
  • Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
on-line
05-2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Pauls School Of Nursing, Formerly St. Vincents
Staten Island, NY
01-2011

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment

Accomplishments

In my near 15 year career as a Registered RN I have received many Excellence Awards, related to letters to management from my patients and continue to do so, In 2018 I had the honor and privilege of not only being recommended for the Zuckerberg Nomination for Norhtwell Health, but also receiving the award for that year, for outstanding work at my job, and for work in the community, as I had met all the criteria. I am very humbled and proud of that accomplishment. I hope to always offer the best patient care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2020 - Current

Public Health Nurse DOH NYC

Department of Health
08.2019 - 06.2020

Visiting Nurse

Northwell Health at Home
06.2018 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
04.2011 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse

Silver Lake Nursing Home
04.2011 - 06.2012

Student Nurse Extern

Northwell Health
06.2010 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Pauls School Of Nursing, Formerly St. Vincents
Donna Pisano