APRN

Deborah E. Donat, MSN, APRN, BC

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Salem, Connecticut 06420

Phone 860-***-****

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Education

Master of Science in Nursing

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

August 1994

License and Certifications

• APRN, State of Connecticut, 003528, DEA # MD1585631

• Registered Nurse, State of Connecticut, E58339

• ANCC Board Certified, 8/22/2011

Professional Experience

Southeastern Connecticut Nephrology, Uncasville, CT

APRN 2007- Present

• Responsible for assessment and treatment of stage 3-5 CKD and hemodialysis patients. Includes management of anemia, bone disease, hypertension, preventative care, and education of dialysis options.

The William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT

Clinical Educator 2003-2007

• Developed, coordinated, and implemented educational programs for nursing staff including remote telemetry, surgical intensive care course and skills lab, mock codes, preceptor classes, cardiac review classes, and monthly educational in-services for staff.

• Other duties included participating in bi-monthly education of new hospital orientees, participating in

Emergency Department Per Diem Staff Nurse 2003-2005

• Responsible for care of acute and chronically ill medical/surgical/cardiac/trauma patients at a level II trauma center.

Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse 1998-2003

• Responsible for care of medical/surgical/cardiac patient’s at a level II trauma intensive care unit.

• Duties included ongoing patient assessment, cardiac, SVO2, Swan Ganz, and ventilator monitoring.

• Assistance with insertion of SVO2, Swan Ganz, triple lumen catheters, and chest tubes.

• Implementing CAPD, titration of vasoactive medications, administering blood products, providing daily hygiene, ROM, and chest physiotherapy. Administering daily and stat medications, daily collaboration, with physicians, physical/occupational therapists, dieticians and other health care providers.

• Preceptor for new staff. Delegated care to nursing assistants.

Dialysis Staff Nurse 1996-1998

• Responsible for care of patients in a chronic dialysis unit.

• Duties included cannulation of access sites, monitoring machine rate and flow as well as frequent vital signs, evaluation of lab work, administering IV medications, patient teaching, and collaboration with health care providers.

Natchaug Hospital, Mansfield, CT 2000-2004

Psychiatric Per Diem Staff Nurse

• Provided patient care for drug and alcohol rehabilitation as well as mental illnesses.

• Duties included dispensing medication, frequent monitoring of vital signs, patient admissions and assessments, evaluating and updating treatment plans, patient education, and supervision of mental health workers.

Village Manor Healthcare, Plainfield CT 1995-1996

Staff Nurse

• Provided patient care to a geriatric population.

Clinical Practicum Experiences

• Northeast Medical Center, Dayville, CT Spring 2005

Pamela Ferland APRN, BC

Primary care practice of men and women involving

Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, acute sinusitis,

Strep, pneumonia, cellulitis, vertigo, CHF, and annual physical exams.

Total of 98 clinical hours.

• Liliana Galan, MD, LLC, Norwich, CT Spring/Fall2005

Kathleen Bonin, APRN, BC

Adult Primary care practice of male and female patients.

Included assessment and management of cardiac, endocrine

pulmonary, psychiatric, hematological, and GU disorders as

well as, back pain, muscle injuries acute illness, and routine physical exams.

Total of 155 clinical hours.

• Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology, Norwich, CT Fall 2005

Robin Johnston, APRN, BC

Provided pre-chemo evaluation, including assessment and

symptom treatment and management involving dehydration, anemia,

thrush, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, skin disorders,

sexual dysfunction and overall chemo toxic side effects.

Also included primary care issues such as diabetes, hypertension,

acute sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, depression, and end of life issues.

Provided chemotherapy teaching and side effects, as well as psychosocial

support. Total of 85 clinical hours.

• Generations Health Care, Norwich, CT Spring 2006

Karen Mera, APRN, FNP, BC

Adult Primary Care of under-served populations, included

physical exams, annual gynecological exams, diagnosis and

treatment of asthma, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems,

back pain, and muscle injuries. Frequent teaching on diet and exercise management,

smoking, alcohol, and drug control/cessation, as well as STD prevention.

Included weekly travel to the Norwich soup kitchen to provide

primary/acute care to the homeless population. Teaching included

information on drug, alcohol, and domestic violence cessation and help lines.

Total of 210 clinical experience.

Honors/Professional Organizations

• Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Mu Chapter 2005

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses 2003

Other Professional Experiences

• Bariatric Committee Member, William W. Backus Hospital 2006

• Practice Council Committee member, William W. Backus Hospital 2005

• Research Team Member, University of Connecticut 2004

McDonald, D.D., Wiczorek, M., & Walker, C. Factors Affecting

Learning During Health Education Sessions. (2004).

Distinguished Scholars Event Research Day, 13(2), 156-167

Publications

• Neafsey, P.J., Donat, D. Bugs, Drugs, and Yogurt. (2005). Home Healthcare Nurse, 23(1), 13-15

Presentations/Lectures

• Preceptor Program 2004-2006

• Hemodynamic Monitoring lecture/demonstration 2004-2006

• Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis lecture 2004-2006

• Cardiac Arrhythmia lecture 2004-2005

• Grave’s Disease lecture 2004

• Ventilator lecture/demonstration 2004

• Ventilator/Tracheostomy lecture/demo 2004

• “Factors Affecting Learning During Health Education April 2003

Sessions” - Results of a randomized double blind trial,

University of Connecticut Distinguished Scholars Event

• Remote Telemetry In-service May 2003

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