CECILIA DONHAM-WELLS, ST, LPN

**** ****** **. ** ***** Rapids, Michigan 49525 616-***-**** acgin5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Dedicated and well-qualified healthcare professional with hospital, doctor’s office and private care

experience.

Excel in working independently, professionally managing caseloads and setting priorities.

A dependable and knowledgeable professional whose attention to detail in documentation and chart

maintenance.

Excellent communication skills in one-on-one situations, conducting workshops or speaking in a group setting.

Consummate team player with proven ability to motivate, supervise, and coordinate quality patient care

Identify and solve problems using available resources; flexible to changing priorities.

Enjoys teaching and educating patients, families, and health care providers.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technologist, Perioperative Service Charge, LPN

Performs computer entry of patient care orders and surgical schedule

Coordinates ongoing surgical schedule

Assist surgeon with surgical procedures

Ensures that equipment is ready and functional.

Assumes shift accountability for delivery of quality care to patients

Assisting physicians with patient consultation and ongoing patient care during hospital stay

Clinical Coordination and implementation of the Pediatric Blood Avoidance Service

Provide educational support for patients, patient families and health team member

Measured and evaluated services to improve quality to patients and families

Coordination of patient referrals and transfers to other patient systems

Maintains an inventory of materials and supplies

Private Physician’s Office

Assisted with direct patient care

Facilitated patient referrals and scheduled surgical procedures.

Assisted with minor surgical procedures in office

Preformed telephone triage

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Surgical Technologist/Perioperative Service Charge 12/2010 - Present

Clinical Coordinator, Pediatric Blood Avoidance Services 6/1998 - 2010

Nurse, Dr. Richard Wilcox, Grand Rapids, MI 3/1998 - 2000

Surgical Technologist, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI 10/1996 - 1998

Surgical Technologist, Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI 7/1993 - 1994

LPN, Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation, Grand Rapids, MI 9/1987 - 1993

Charge Nurse, Salvation Army Drug Detox Center, Grand Rapids, MI 3/1988 - 1988

Nurse, Dr. Young Shin, Ashland, OH 12/1986 - 1987

CECILIA DONHAM-WELLS, ST, LPN

3353 Dorais Dr. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 616-***-**** acgin5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Dedicated and well-qualified healthcare professional with hospital, doctor’s office and private care

experience.

Excel in working independently, professionally managing caseloads and setting priorities.

A dependable and knowledgeable professional whose attention to detail in documentation and chart

maintenance.

Excellent communication skills in one-on-one situations, conducting workshops or speaking in a group setting.

Consummate team player with proven ability to motivate, supervise, and coordinate quality patient care

Identify and solve problems using available resources; flexible to changing priorities.

Enjoys teaching and educating patients, families, and health care providers.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technologist, Perioperative Service Charge, LPN

Performs computer entry of patient care orders and surgical schedule

Coordinates ongoing surgical schedule

Assist surgeon with surgical procedures

Ensures that equipment is ready and functional.

Assumes shift accountability for delivery of quality care to patients

Assisting physicians with patient consultation and ongoing patient care during hospital stay

Clinical Coordination and implementation of the Pediatric Blood Avoidance Service

Provide educational support for patients, patient families and health team member

Measured and evaluated services to improve quality to patients and families

Coordination of patient referrals and transfers to other patient systems

Maintains an inventory of materials and supplies

Private Physician’s Office

Assisted with direct patient care

Facilitated patient referrals and scheduled surgical procedures.

Assisted with minor surgical procedures in office

Preformed telephone triage

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan

12/2010 – 06-2014

Surgical Technologist/Perioperative Service Charge

Clinical Coordinator, Pediatric Blood Avoidance Services 6/1998 - 2010

Nurse, Dr. Richard Wilcox, Grand Rapids, MI 3/1998 - 2000

Surgical Technologist, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI 10/1996 - 1998

Surgical Technologist, Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI 7/1993 - 1994

LPN, Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation, Grand Rapids, MI 9/1987 - 1993

Charge Nurse, Salvation Army Drug Detox Center, Grand Rapids, MI 3/1988 - 1988

Nurse, Dr. Young Shin, Ashland, OH 12/1986 - 1987

RESEARCH

Data Collector: Transfusion factors associated with scoliosis surgery

Data Collector: Von Willebrand disease associated with scoliosis

Critical Care Orientation Presentations 2002 - 2008

Abstract Presentation:

Transfusion Associated Factors in Pediatric Scoliosis; SABM National Conference - 2009

Von Willebrand disease associated with scoliosis; SABM National Conference - 2008 & 2009

AWARDS

Synergy Award - 2011

Merle C. Plank Outstanding Alumni Award - 2000

PUBLICATIONS

Computer Operations, Transfusion Magazine, 2010

Transfusion Associated Factors in Pediatric Scoliosis and Pediatric Surgery

Transfusion Journal, 2010

Published Journal and Magazine Articles 2008 & 2009

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION

N.A.P.N.E.S. - National Certification for Drug Therapy and Pharmacology

LPN -License # 71104 - 1984

Nursing, American Red Cross, Disaster Service and Disaster - 1986

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grand Rapids Community College 2010 - Present

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross 2010

CITI Institutional Training Human Research Curriculum 2012

Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Institute, Cleveland, OH 1999

Associates Degree Surgical Technology, General Business, Baker College 1990 - 1991

Computer Operations and Public Speaking, Grand Rapids Community College 1992

Nursing, North Central Tech College, Mansfield, OH 1982 - 1983

Technical/Vocational Training in Nursing and Dental Assisting, Ashland Senior High 1978 - 1982

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association for Surgical Technology

National Association for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery (consultant)

Michigan Licensed Practical Nurses Association

Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, Research and Development Committee

VOLUNTEERISM

Pediatric Blood Management Service Committee 1999 - 2010

Cultural Competence Committee 2007 - 2008

Association for Blood Conservation: Board Member 2000 - 2004

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