Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Skills
Awards, Certifications, Licensures
Memberships
Timeline
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Donna C. Ricotta, MSN, FNP-C

503 Mockingbird Cir., Brandon,MS

Summary

My nursing experience began with bedside patient care and transitioned to the emergency department a short time later. The skills and experience I have gained aid me in balancing the care of high and low acuity patients, as well as assisting doctors with life-saving interventions. The family nurse practitioner master's degree I have obtained will allow me to continue in this area by stepping up to the level of provider and delivering high-level comprehensive and critical care to diverse patient populations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

Merit Health Central
10.2014 - Current
  • Patient care in a level 3 trauma center/emergency room
  • Preceptor to new nurses/employees
  • Assists physicians with critical care/lifesaving techniques
  • Supports other departments in a nursing role when needed (Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy).
  • MedHost program used for charting.

Student - Family Clinical Hours (290)

Lena Family Medical
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Obtained family clinical hours necessary to satisfy requirements for Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • Established detailed patient histories of all age ranges, complete and focal assessments, built a plan of care around diagnosis.


Student - Pediatric Clinical Hours (90)

Kidz 1st Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Obtained pediatric clinical hours necessary to satisfy requirements for Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • Performed assessments of acutely ill pediatric patients, immunizations, developmental screenings, and wellness exams.

Student - Internal Medicine Clinical Hours (180)

Madison Ridgeland Medical Clinic
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Obtained internal medicine clinical hours necessary to satisfy requirements for Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • Performed breast, pelvic, paps, screened for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, thyroid insufficiency, low testosterone, and bone density.

Student - Women's Health Clinical Hours (40)

Bloom Women's Health
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Obtained women's health clinical hours necessary to satisfy requirements for Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • Performed breast and pelvic exams, paps, screened for STD's, participated in contraception and hormonal replacement decision-making.

RN Floor and Float Pool Nurse

St. Dominic's Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2016
  • RN on rapid admit floor
  • Responsible for the care of 5-6 patients with fast discharge and admission turnovers
  • Cardiovascular holding, emergency room, infusion clinic, med-surg, and telemetry floors as needed by float pool
  • McKesson and Cerner applications used for charting

Software Developer

Cspire
04.2006 - 12.2011
  • Coded software for inventory and purchasing applications
  • Coding languages JAVA, Visual Basic, ASP, PHP, C++

Programmer Analyst

Delta Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2006
  • Programmed and coded software for hospital applications
  • Coding languages PHP, MySQL, Meditech
  • Assisted throughout hospital with hardware and software issues/troubleshooting

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS
05.2013

BBA - Software Programming And Information Technology

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05.2003

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS

Skills

  • Preceptor of new employees/new nurses
  • Ultrasound-guided intravenous access
  • SANE nurse (for victims of sexual assault)
  • NG/OG tube insertion
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Assist ER doctors with central venous, arterial line placement, and RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation)
  • Assist with chest tube placement
  • Apply temporary splints for bone fractures
  • Suturing
  • X-ray interpretation
  • EKG interpretation

Additional Skills

  • Proficient in computer programming languages: C++, Visual Basic, Java
  • Skilled in troubleshooting computer hardware/software, connection issues
  • Experienced in data cabling

Awards, Certifications, Licensures

  • 2003 Outstanding Senior in the Programmer/Analyst Track (DSU)
  • BLS - Basic Life Support - expires February 2025
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - expires February 2025
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - expires February 2025
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course - expires May 2027
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - expires March 2024
  • ATLS - expires January 12, 2027
  • AANP FNP Certification - F01231173 - expires January 2028
  • RN License (Mississippi Board of Nursing) - 894603 - expires December 2024
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (Mississippi Board of Nursing) - 905784 - December 2024
  • DEA License - expires April 30, 2026
  • NPI - 1013614064

Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners - Member #2039424 - Expires August 4, 2023

Timeline

Student - Women's Health Clinical Hours (40)

Bloom Women's Health
09.2022 - 09.2022

Student - Internal Medicine Clinical Hours (180)

Madison Ridgeland Medical Clinic
06.2022 - 07.2022

Student - Family Clinical Hours (290)

Lena Family Medical
01.2022 - 12.2022

Student - Pediatric Clinical Hours (90)

Kidz 1st Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2022

RN, Emergency Department

Merit Health Central
10.2014 - Current

RN Floor and Float Pool Nurse

St. Dominic's Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2016

Software Developer

Cspire
04.2006 - 12.2011

Programmer Analyst

Delta Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2006

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Holmes Community College

BBA - Software Programming And Information Technology

Delta State University

Mississippi Delta Community College

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