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Donna Pisarski

Elk Grove,CA

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with over 30 years of clinical expertise in outpatient surgery, PACU, emergency/trauma care, interventional radiology, and nursing leadership. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative care, patient flow management, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and staff development. Recognized for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Shift Manager – Outpatient Surgery (Pre/Post)

Mercy General Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2026
  • Directed daily outpatient surgery operations, staffing, and patient flow coordination
  • Improved patient throughput and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Oversaw admission status reviews, discharge planning, and chart audits
  • Supported CMS and Joint Commission compliance initiatives

Staff Nurse – Outpatient Surgery (Pre/Post)

Mercy General Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered emergency and trauma nursing care in Level I and II Trauma Centers
  • Provided interventional radiology and flight nursing support
  • Cared for diverse patient populations across multiple specialties

Clinical Resource Nurse – Outpatient Surgery

Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led performance improvement and staff development initiatives
  • Managed Phase I & II recovery and physician collaboration
  • Contributed to policy review, competency programs, and administrative oversight

Staff Nurse – Emergency Department / Trauma & Interventional Radiology

Kaiser Permanente & UC Davis Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.2017
  • Delivered emergency and trauma nursing care in Level I and II Trauma Centers
  • Provided interventional radiology and flight nursing support
  • Cared for diverse patient populations across multiple specialties

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Missouri Baptist School of Nursing

Skills

  • PACU
  • Pre/Postoperative Care
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Leadership
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Staff Education
  • Epic & Cerner
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • California Registered Nurse License – Current
  • ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certifications – Current

Timeline

Nurse Shift Manager – Outpatient Surgery (Pre/Post)

Mercy General Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2026

Staff Nurse – Outpatient Surgery (Pre/Post)

Mercy General Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022

Clinical Resource Nurse – Outpatient Surgery

Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 01.2020

Staff Nurse – Emergency Department / Trauma & Interventional Radiology

Kaiser Permanente & UC Davis Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Missouri Baptist School of Nursing
Donna Pisarski