Jennifer Donato
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Registered nurse with specialization in advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Focused on patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and safety compliance, driving improved outcomes and effective team training in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Wound Care Nurse
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care to outpatient wound care patients, performing comprehensive wound assessments, treatments, patient education, and care coordination to enhance patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in wound assessment, measurement, Epic documentation, and DME supply ordering. Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Received Team Member of the Month recognition in October 2022 for outstanding contributions to the team
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse/Safety Director
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
- Provide nursing care to patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including assessment, TCOM, monitoring, treatment preparation, and post-treatment care.
- Ensured safe operation of hyperbaric oxygen chambers and compliance with medical and fire safety codes.
- Safety Oversight: Enforces compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 health care facilities code regarding hyperbaric environments.
- Clinical Operations: Often operate the hyperbaric chamber, monitors patient responses during treatment sessions, and prepare patients for therapy.
- Equipment & Materials Control: Evaluates, approves, or restricts items, equipment, and supplies allowed inside or near the hyperbaric chamber to prevent fire or hazard risk. Oversee system maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
- Led safety education, training staff on technical and emergency protocols and conducting regular safety drills to enhance preparedness for emergency situations.
- Investigated and documented safety incidents or equipment issues with the medical director to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
Skills
- Wound care and assessment
- Ulcer management and treatment
- Negative pressure therapy
- Compression therapy techniques
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Patient care management
- Clinical care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Epic documentation proficiency
- Patient education strategies
- Patient safety protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical education initiatives
- Regulatory compliance standards
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Diabetic foot care expertise
- Innovative thinking approaches
- DME ordering and reimbursement
- Diabetic foot care
- Innovative thinker
- DME Ordering & Reimbursement
Professional Overview
Registered nurse with 10+ years of clinical experience, including extensive experience in outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Experienced in advanced wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, clinical leadership, patient education, staff preceptorship and competencies, and patient safety. Serves as Charge Nurse, Primary Preceptor, and Hyperbaric Safety Director. Recognized for strong communication, collaboration, clinical judgement, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Leadership
- Senior Clinical Nurse I
- Charge Nurse
- Primary Preceptor
- Competency Development
- Emerging Nurse Leadership Academy Graduate
- Hyperbaric Safety Director
Accomplishments
- University of Maryland Upper Chesapeak Medical Center - Team Member of the Month - October 2022
Certification
- Wound Care Education Institute - WCC Certification - October 2019
- Primary Training in Hyperbaric Medicine - The Hyperbaric Medicine Program - February 2022
- International ATMO - Safety Director Course Completion - June 2026
- Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse - CHRN Certification - September 2026
- American Heart Association - BLS Heartsaver Certification - April 2025
Timeline
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse/Safety Director
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Wound Care Nurse
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County