Donna Rowlett
Lumberton,NJ
Summary
Forty-one years of broad nursing experience in school nursing, medical-surgical, maternal child health, cardiac, discharge planning and community health. Brings strong classroom instruction, health office management, mentoring and clinical and communication skills to support student learning, care coordination and day to day clinical operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Prism Career Institute
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Instructed students in the LPN training program, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to pass NCLEX and achieve entry-level employment as LPN.
- Taught nursing coursework for Prism Career Institute students in classroom settings.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with Prism Career Institute nursing curriculum.
Certified School Nurse
Bordentown Regional School District
Bordentown, NJ
12.1994 - 06.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of health office, ensuring effective health services for students. Promoted and protected the optimal health status of the students via health assessments, first aid and developing and implementing student health plans. Collaborated as a health specialist on the child education team. Developed and executed school health management protocols to enhance student health outcomes. Administration of medication and health screenings. Delivered health education and implemented measures for control of communicable diseases in school community. Provided staff In services and training and initiated workmans compensation paperwork. Coordinated school and community health activities.
- Delivered school nursing services across Bordentown Regional School District campuses.
- Assessed student symptoms and triaged health concerns during the school day.
- Administered student medications and recorded treatments following district health guidelines
Supervising Evening Registered Nurse - Family Medicine Center
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
Mount Holly, NJ
01.1998 - 07.2001
- - Supported evening shift operations while keeping workflow efficient and meeting health protocol requirements.
- - Assisted physician during procedures, completed patient assessments, and administered medications to support quality care.
- - Managed patient call triage and directed concerns to appropriate clinical follow-up.
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse and Float Pool
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
Mount Holly, NJ
01.1986 - 06.1997
- Applied critical thinking to review clinical situations promptly and accurately.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and supported new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Planned, delivered, and reviewed nursing care for assigned patients.
- Recorded patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by honoring basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored patient responses and adjusted interventions based on ongoing assessment.
RN - Discharge Planner
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
Mount Holly, NJ
01.1990 - 12.1994
- Assessed home care needs and coordinated discharge plans and services for clients transitioning from hospital to home.
Education
School Nursing Certification (CERTIFICATION) -
Trenton State College
Trenton, NJ12-1994
NURSING (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE) -
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-1985
Skills
- Nursing education
- Didactic instruction
- Academic advising
- Leadership and mentoring
- Committee involvement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- School Nursing Certification
- RN, Expires: May 2027, State: NJ
Groups
- South Jersey National Black Nurses Association, June 2024 to Present
- National Association of School Nurses, September 1994 to Present
- Burlington County School Nurses Association (Past President), September 1994 to Present
Additional information
- References provided upon request
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Prism Career Institute
03.2019 - 12.2024
Supervising Evening Registered Nurse - Family Medicine Center
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
01.1998 - 07.2001
Certified School Nurse
Bordentown Regional School District
12.1994 - 06.2023
RN - Discharge Planner
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
01.1990 - 12.1994
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse and Float Pool
Memorial Hospital of Burlington County
01.1986 - 06.1997
School Nursing Certification (CERTIFICATION) -
Trenton State College
NURSING (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE) -
Villanova University