Donna Zinno
Methuen,MA
Summary
With three years of acute care experience, this committed registered nurse is looking to transition into a school nurse position. She is excited to use her strong patient assessment, health education, and emergency response skills to support students' well-being in a school environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
08.2021 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promotes a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevents complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Effectively manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs in collaboration with nursing team.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and performing EKG's.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Holy Family Hospital Pain Clinic
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Utilized electronic health records software proficiently to input data accurately, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers during patient handoffs.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as vitals, weight, medications, and history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Colden Seymour ENT & Allergy
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Removed sutures.
- Placed and read allergy tests to adults and children.
- Administered allergy shots to adults and children.
- Assisted physician, and provided comfort to patients.
- Collected and documented patient medical information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA05-2021
No Degree - Medical Assistant Certificate
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA12-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Performing EKG's
- Emergency response
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
08.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
10.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Holy Family Hospital Pain Clinic
10.2015 - 10.2019
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Colden Seymour ENT & Allergy
04.2014 - 10.2015
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
No Degree - Medical Assistant Certificate
Northern Essex Community College
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