Donna Ward
Summary
Proficient, mature, and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Healthcare
02.2010 - Current
- Performed urinary catheterization, Nebulizer treatments, medication administration orally and gastrointestinal tube. Also administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Previous history of participating in employer contracted flu clinics.
Surgical Office Nurse
William J. Schirmer, M.D.
08.2000 - 01.2005
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked supplies to prepare patient care areas.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with surgical procedures.
- Assisted with appointments, scheduling surgical procedures, and notifying patients of test results.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and patient's current medications and history.
- Familiarity with Disability and Worker's Compensation forms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instruction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.
Surgical Office Nurse
Riverside Surgical Associates
12.1999 - 08.2000
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Scheduling surgeries and any testing needed.
- Obtained test results prior to client's appointments.
- Managing and confirming appointments.
- Assisting physician with office surgeries, sterilizing instruments, assisted with inventory of examination rooms.
- Phoning in prescriptions as needed.
Surgical Office Nurse
Central Ohio Surgical Associates
08.1990 - 12.1999
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assisted surgeon with office surgeries and Sigmoidoscopies, and other procedures as needed.
- Scheduling testing and surgeries.
- Sending recall letters for follow testing and examinations.
- Verifying insurance benefits and pre-certifying procedures.
- Scheduling meetings and depositions for physician.
- Stocking exam rooms as needed.
Staff LPN
Dennison Ave. Medical Center
11.1987 - 08.1990
- Interviewed patient for history, current medications, and reason for visit.
- Performed EKG's, assisting with halter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, injections, wound care, dressing changes, urinalysis, phone triage, member of emergency team.
- Promoted to Orientation Coordinator: Training all new employees',assisted in Quality Assurance reviews, updating nursing procedures and orientation manual, training employees' to perform urine drug testing, implementing employer physical and drug screening manual.
Staff LPN
Grant Medical Center
09.1986 - 10.1987
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessment and charting patient's condition.
- Administering medications.
- Performing EKG's.
- Assisting physicians with procedures.
- Monitoring IV's, dressing changes.
Staff LPN
Monterey Yorkshire Nursing Inn
06.1985 - 09.1986
- Administered medications to patients.
- Dressing changes and treatments.
- Monitoring patients condition and charting.
LPN Podiatry Assistant
Dr. Munsey And Dr. Sharp
10.1984 - 06.1985
- Finished dressings, x-rays, Doppler testing, ultrasound treatment, assisting in office surgeries, sterilizing instruments.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OHSkills
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Wound Care
- Administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Performing urinary catheterization
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Maxim Healthcare
02.2010 - Current
Surgical Office Nurse
William J. Schirmer, M.D.
08.2000 - 01.2005
Surgical Office Nurse
Riverside Surgical Associates
12.1999 - 08.2000
Surgical Office Nurse
Central Ohio Surgical Associates
08.1990 - 12.1999
Staff LPN
Dennison Ave. Medical Center
11.1987 - 08.1990
Staff LPN
Grant Medical Center
09.1986 - 10.1987
Staff LPN
Monterey Yorkshire Nursing Inn
06.1985 - 09.1986
LPN Podiatry Assistant
Dr. Munsey And Dr. Sharp
10.1984 - 06.1985
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing