Donna Pierce

**** ********* **** ****, ********, VA 23227

ac4y3f@r.postjobfree.com

Ph: 804-***-****

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic registered nurse with over 17 years experience in the healthcare field. Seeking a challenging position as Staff Nurse, which will require the most of my practical experience while providing excellent health care to patients.

Skills

● Proficient patient evaluation and

intervention

● Adept at prioritizing and time

management

● Well versed in delegating appropriate

assignments to LPNs and unlicensed

workers

● Patient and family advocacy

● Able to respond to the pediatric,

adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

● High level of autonomy

Experience

Registered Nurse Jul 2016 - Present

John Randolph Medical Center Hopewell,

VA

RN Charge Nurse Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

Richmond City Jail Richmond, VA

● Provide adequate care by using communication skills to assess inmates, provide proper treatments based on diagnosis, and determine need for a physician or other medical treatment when necessary.

● Oversee health care duties of LPN, CNA, EMT, or other associated health care workers when assigned to minimize errors and ensure proper treatment for all inmates.

● Maintain an accurate record or medical supplies and medications to maximize safety.

● Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all new and previous medication, and record clear, concise and accurate information pertaining to all treatments performed. RN Charge Nurse Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

Corizon Waverly, VA

● Functions as a frontline manager by incorporating leadership and communication skills with conflict resolution, time management and organizational techniques.

● Effective change agent able to delegate, mentor, and educate to get what needs to be done accomplished on a day to day basis.

Certified Home Health Aide Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

Accredited Health Services South Orange, NJ

● Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

● Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs under the direction of registered nurse.

Certified Home health Aide Apr 2001 - Mar

2011

Midpoint Home health Care Perth Amboy, NJ

● Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as childcare, dietary compliance, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.

● Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with case manager.

● Assisted patients with activities of daily living. Behavioral Care Specialist Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

NJ Training School for Boys Jamesburg, NJ

● Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.

● Encourage residents to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.

● Guide incarcerated clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing Dec 2012

Ocean County College Toms River,

NJ

High School Diploma: College Prep Jun 1989

Orange High School Orange, NJ

Licenses

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Professional Registered Nurse

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