Donna Leigh Lord
Dahlonega,Georgia
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
Cumming, Georgia
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Firefighter/Paramedic Lumpkin
Advanced Ambulance
Cumming, Georgia
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Shift Supervisor
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, Georgia
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.
Certified Veterinary Technician, Lead Technician
Orr Animal Hospital
Cumming, Georgia
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Certified in radiology
- Necropsy participating in two clinical studies , fertility, xray, surgery, inpatient hospital long term care.
Dispatcher /Towing /Alpharetta Police
United States Postal Service
Alpharetta, Georgia
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Dispatching 911
Supervisor
United Towing
Alpharetta, Duluth, Georgia
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Canton, Ga06.1982
Emergency Medical Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA06.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA06.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, Ga.05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2022
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Health Information Access
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS , Registered Nurse state of Georgia, expiration 2024 Paramedic license state of Georgia #6947 expiration 2024 Basic Life Support expiration 2023 Advanced Life Support expiration 2023 Pediatric Life Support expiration 2023
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic Lumpkin
Advanced Ambulance
01.2008 - 01.2010
Shift Supervisor
Lumpkin County
01.2001 - 01.2009
Certified Veterinary Technician, Lead Technician
Orr Animal Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2001
Dispatcher /Towing /Alpharetta Police
United States Postal Service
01.1992 - 01.1994
Supervisor
United Towing
01.1988 - 01.1992
Team Lead Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Emergency Medical Technology
Lanier Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Technology
Lanier Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
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