Yanique Donaldson
Marietta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic, Cerner, and Sorian. Passionate educator for 2 years with a strong desire to help students recognize the connection between learning and experience. Strong communicator who can clearly and confidently lecture students. Outgoing, energetic and motivating personality to encourage students to participate in in-class discussions and to help them learn the value of group work. Team player who is committed to contributing to departmental objectives to create an optimal experience for both students and faculty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellstar Healthcare System
06.2023 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Kennesaw University Kennesaw
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
RN Supervisor
Wellstar Kennesaw Urgent Care
10.2021 - Current
- Provides nursing care of patients and their families
- Plans and oversees departmental staff nursing activities ensuring effective nursing services are provided, and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations
- Develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff
- Promote clinical competency as well as maintain clinical quality control through leading and supporting survey readiness efforts as it relates to back office clinical operations.
NURSE MANAGER
HUMANA
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Leads a team of 15 nurses in the day-to-day work of telephonic care management
- Identifies and suggests process improvement opportunities
- Develops and monitors team goals, provides ongoing feedback and coaching, and conducts annual performance reviews
- Facilitates cross collaboration with internal resources to promote teamwork and empowerment to make informed decisions.
Telephonic nurse care manager
HUMANA
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Increased both patient satisfaction and several CMS datasets measures during the period of my employment by rapidly and appropriately responding to all incoming calls on evenings and weekends
- Reduced utilization of emergency room services and unnecessary hospitalizations by accurately directing the caller to the appropriate resource
- Employs a variety of strategies, approaches, and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues
- Assesses and evaluates members' needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members.
hospice nurse case manager
heartland hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Manage patient care at bedside care, but you will also holistically provide support to families and caregivers
- Possess excellent written/verbal communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities, and experience developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families as well as the ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.
Emergency department rn
jfk medical center
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Develop rapid, effective assessments in patients from infant to geriatric
- Recognized early manifestations of life-threatening disease processes
- Performed point-of-care testing and venipuncture, IV access, and medication administration of all routes
- Treated patients holistically with cultural awareness and sensitivity to family requests
- Proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care
- Practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry rn/Bariatric Surgery
raritan bay medical center
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Develop rapid, effective assessments in patients from infant to geriatric
- Recognized early manifestations of life-threatening disease processes
- Performed point-of-care testing and venipuncture, IV access, and medication administration of all routes
- Treated patients holistically with cultural awareness and sensitivity to family requests
- Complete nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum
- Accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with the organization
- Actively participates in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Committee
- Responsible for ensuring that patients have completed all the necessary preoperative requirements as set forth by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Medical Director and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Director/Coordinator prior to having weight loss surgery
- Responsible for preoperative teaching for the metabolic and bariatric surgery patient
- Assist with and/or supervise tracking of clinical requirements needed to support submission of insurance approval for preauthorization for metabolic and bariatric surgery
- Provides holistic care to those patients who have a diagnosis of morbid obesity.
Education
POST MASTER’S IN NURSING Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12.2022
MASTER’S IN NURSING EDUCATION -
western governors university
02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2020
Associates of Science in Nurisng -
Bronx Community College
12.2012
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Preventive Care
- Excellent oral communication
- Diagnostic Testing
- Preparing treatment plans
- Quality Improvement
- Physical assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Health Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Written Communication
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Treatment Plan Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2022 Nursing AJC Nominee by completing with accuracy and efficiency the duties of my position
Certification
- ACLS, 01/2025
- BLS, 09/2025
Skills Abilities - Core Qualifications
- Epic
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Discussion facilitation
- MS Office and MS Teams
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellstar Healthcare System
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Kennesaw University Kennesaw
01.2022 - 07.2023
RN Supervisor
Wellstar Kennesaw Urgent Care
10.2021 - Current
NURSE MANAGER
HUMANA
04.2020 - 10.2021
Telephonic nurse care manager
HUMANA
12.2019 - 10.2021
hospice nurse case manager
heartland hospice
01.2019 - 07.2019
Emergency department rn
jfk medical center
04.2018 - 11.2018
Medical Surgical/Telemetry rn/Bariatric Surgery
raritan bay medical center
08.2015 - 04.2018
POST MASTER’S IN NURSING Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Chamberlain University
MASTER’S IN NURSING EDUCATION -
western governors university
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associates of Science in Nurisng -
Bronx Community College
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