Donna Spicer
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 20 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Green Valley Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Sr. High
Fairfield, OH06.1978
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home Health Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Insulin medication assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Green Valley Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
05.2014 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Sr. High
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