Sunshine Donoway
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated hospice registered nurse with expertise in patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional support. Committed to delivering compassionate care and effective symptom management for patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
Kissimmee, Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician prescriptions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and available support resources.
- Assessed patient health status and reported changes to the care team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient-centered care plans.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and support resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and care provided.
- Supported bereavement services for families after patient passing.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders according to established policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
- Provided care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in a home-like setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Performed physical assessments including wound care, skin integrity checks, catheter changes and care, IV therapy administration and other clinical skills as needed.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient.
- Maintained accurate records on all treatments provided to hospice patients and reported any changes in condition promptly to physician staff.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Orlando, Florida
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during crises.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in emergency care.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland, MD05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Symptom management
- End-of-life education
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare compliance
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Palliative care delivery
- Clinical documentation
- Palliative care expertise
- Oxygen therapy
- Pain assessment
- Family education
- Patient safety
- Nursing assessment
- End-of-life care
- EMR updating
- IV and venipuncture
- Bereavement counseling
- Grief counseling
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate care
- Patient needs assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Howard Community College