Donna M. Robertson
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Nursing Educator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director, Vocational Nursing Program
Vista College
Killeen , Texas
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Interviewed and hired talented Nursing Educators with expertise in various areas of nursing to increase instructional strengths within already gifted department.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Incorporated leadership skills by managing groups of students and directing members of the team within scope of practice.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Taught various Nursing Courses including Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Clinical rotations, and Skills Labs.
Special Education Nurse
Lubbock Cooper ISD
Lubbock, Texas
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Delivered effective and differentiated health care services to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying medical and nursing knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Cared for students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
School Nurse
Crossett Public Schools
Crossett, Arkansas
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school district K-12 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing, Vision, Scoliosis, and BMI evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nurse
Winston Medical Center
Louisville, MS
06.1996 - 05.2008
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, Arkansas05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.1996
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International
National Honor Society
Timeline
Program Director, Vocational Nursing Program
Vista College
05.2016 - 10.2021
Special Education Nurse
Lubbock Cooper ISD
08.2012 - 05.2016
School Nurse
Crossett Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2012
Nurse
Winston Medical Center
06.1996 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
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