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Donna Marie Shaver

Donna Marie Shaver

9 Wood Stork Ct., Middletown,Delaware

Summary

With 37 years of nursing experience, including a pivotal role at Christiana Care Health System, I excel in clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. My background encompasses EMR/EHR proficiency, family education, and a strong passion for breastfeeding education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and support within diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Triage/Office Nurse-Pediatrics

Nemours Children's Health System
02.2017 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for the triage of sick and well children/ adolescents over the phone and walk-in to the office.
  • Accurate documentation in EMR of all encounters.
  • Administered medications and vaccines.
  • Completed medical treatments and medical procedures.
  • Served as Breastfeeding educator for office.


RN Triage Nurse-Family Practice

Christiana Care Health System
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Responsible for triage of sick and well family practice clients in several practices within Christiana Care Health System.
  • Accurate and detailed documentation in EMR.
  • Gave medical advice and relayed messages from PCP.
  • Scheduled appointments for several practices.

RN Staff Nurse-Maternity

Christiana Care Health System
12.2005 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for the care of post-partum Mother/Baby couplets-Vaginal and C-section delivery.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Assisted extensively with breastfeeding education and hands on help for all nursing/chest feeding mothers.
  • Collaborated to hep hospital achieve "Baby Friendly" accreditaton.

RN Staff Nurse-Transitional Care Unit

Christiana Care Health System-Riverside Campus
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Responsible for the care of adult clients needing rehabilitation or short stay.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Skilled with enteral feedings and ventilator support.
  • Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
  • Experienced in charge nursing.

RN Office Nurse/Nurse Manager

Millcreek Pediatrics
12.1999 - 01.2005
  • Assisted 2 pediatricians and 1 nurse practitioner start private pediatric practice.
  • Developed policies and procedures.
  • Set up accounts with vendors for vaccines, labratory

and office supplies.

  • Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff members.
  • Responsible for scheduling, conducting continuing education,counseling and performance reviews of staff members.
  • Extensive experience in phone triage of sick and well infants through adolescence.
  • Administration of of vaccines and medications.
  • Performed lab work and medical procedures.
  • Skilled in teaching and referrals to community resources.

LPN Office/Telephone Triage Nurse

ST. Francis Pediatric Center
08.1994 - 12.1999
  • Experienced in triage of sick and well infants through adolescents.
  • Skilled at giving vaccines and medications.
  • Performed lab work and medical treatments.
  • Skilled at computerized scheduling.
  • Worked with insurance companies to get prior authorizations for medications and medical supplies.
  • Completed referrals to community resources.


LPN-Staff Nurse-Medical/Surgical Nurse

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
07.1987 - 08.1994
  • Experienced in care of medical, pre, and post operative clients.
  • Responsible for admissions, assessments, teaching and discharge planning.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Frequently pulled to other units within hospital including ER, IMC-Step-Down, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Isolation, and Private Care.

LPN-Staff Nurse-Long Term Care

Episcopal Church Home
06.1986 - 07.1987
  • Responsible for the care of geriatric client population in long term care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Frequently acted as charge nurse.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
DE
05-2002

High School Diploma With LPN Training - Nursing

Delcastle Technical High School
DE
06-1986

Skills

  • 37 years of nursing experience
  • Teaching passion
  • Breast feeding educator passion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Licensed RN
  • EMR / EHR
  • Family Education
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Previous RNC designation

Timeline

RN Triage/Office Nurse-Pediatrics

Nemours Children's Health System
02.2017 - 06.2023

RN Triage Nurse-Family Practice

Christiana Care Health System
02.2016 - 02.2017

RN Staff Nurse-Maternity

Christiana Care Health System
12.2005 - 02.2016

RN Staff Nurse-Transitional Care Unit

Christiana Care Health System-Riverside Campus
01.2005 - 12.2005

RN Office Nurse/Nurse Manager

Millcreek Pediatrics
12.1999 - 01.2005

LPN Office/Telephone Triage Nurse

ST. Francis Pediatric Center
08.1994 - 12.1999

LPN-Staff Nurse-Medical/Surgical Nurse

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
07.1987 - 08.1994

LPN-Staff Nurse-Long Term Care

Episcopal Church Home
06.1986 - 07.1987

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College

High School Diploma With LPN Training - Nursing

Delcastle Technical High School
Donna Marie Shaver