Curriculum Vitae
Donna A. Enrico, MBA, BSN, RN
Las Vegas, Nevada ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
•Accomplished and innovative didactic/clinical professor with comprehensive blend of hands-on professional and academic nursing experience.
•National Council State Board of Nursing research for Simulation Study
•National speaker for Seek, Inc. on Managed Care (physicians, lawyers, and nurses). • Revised Worker’s Compensation Plan for State of Nevada.
•Developed operational long- and short-term strategic planning and implementation of new hospitals, clinics, and managed care.
•Successful start-up operation for a Group Model HMO in a strong market of Staff Model HMOs and Self-Funded Groups. Implemented self-funded insurance and stop loss plans for hospital chain on west coast.
•Assessed and implemented programs for restructuring and re-engineering hospitals and clinics.
•Developed operational long- and short-term strategic planning and implementation of new hospitals and clinics.
•Built hospital in Oklahoma and successfully passed surveys for state license, Medicare certification and JCAHO Accreditation with no deficiencies.
•Consultant for The Joint Commission Accreditation.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, California Southern University, College of Business, Santa Ana, California, 1995.
Master of Nursing in HealthCare Education Western Governor’s University, presently attending
Bachelor of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, College of Allied Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1985.
Associate in health sciences, Blackwood Community College, Blackwood, New Jersey, 1981. EMT/RN Paramedic, Blackwood Community College, Blackwood, New Jersey, 1980.
ACADEMIC/TEACHING/WORK EXPERIENCE
Carrington College – Las Vegas, NV
Simulation Manager
04/2023 – presently
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center – Las Vegas, NV
Project Designer for Burn Performance Improvement Burn and Quality Improvement Temporary assignment to initially start project.
04/2021 – 03/2023
•Research for ABA registry
•Outcome to pass the registry certification on hospital level.
Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
Instructor and Simulation Manager
02/2018 –02/2021
•Simulation Manager – January 2020 to present. Instruct students in simulation scenarios, which coincide with their course of study.
•Accountable for instructing students in various courses including Ethics, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Evidence Base Practice, Med-Surg and Critical Care.
Brightwood College, Clinical/Lab Instructor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
08/2017 – 12/2018
•Clinical Instructor – Mental Health and Fundamentals II
•Lab Instructor - Fundamentals I and Med-Surg
•School closed in December 2018
Nevada State College, Lecturer in Nursing/Simulation Concierge
CSCLV Center, Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada
May 2016 - 08/2017
•Clinical Instructor for Advanced Med-Surg; Mental Health and Community
•Responsible for Simulation with high fidelity SimMan 3G for all nursing scenarios and standardized patient encounters in the BSN program.
•Responsible for revising, updating, and programming scenarios in conjunction with UNLV.
•Support all faculty and their clinical at Simulation Center (CSCLV).
•Simulation Program went to parttime with faculty
Montevista Hospital, Director of Education; Director of Infection Prevention/Control and
Employee Health, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
June 1, 2015, to May 2016
•Responsible for 432 employees within the hospital.
•College of Southern Nevada, Department of Nursing, Las Vegas, Nevada. 05/2008 – 07/2015.
•The hospital closed in May 2016.
College of Southern Nevada, Department of Nursing, Las Vegas, Nevada. 08/2008 – 07/2015 Clinical Coordinator for Pediatrics, Clinical Instructor for Pediatrics and Behavioral Health
•Educate second semester nursing students to Mental Health.
•Educate third semester nursing students to pediatrics.
•Responsible for clinical rotation for Mental Health at Montevista Hospital and Rawson Neal.
•Stimulation Project Director for NCSBN (National Council of the State Board of Nursing).
•The Simulation Project lasted three- and one-half years.
The Joint Commission Consultant and Emergency Trauma RN Medical Center of Aurora, Denver, Colorado.
02/2001 – 06/2008
•Created and spearheaded a new task force for JCAHO in a hospital setting.
•Designed forms for Emergency/Trauma Department to meet JCAHO standards.
•Developed Cores Measures Program from Oryx (JCAHO) hospital wide.
•Developed Policies & Procedures for Emergency Services to educate staff to pass JCAHO.
•RN for Emergency/Trauma – Level I Trauma Center.
Administrator
Columbia HealthCare, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
06/1997 – 02/2001.
•Managed day-to-day home care operations to include supervision, staffing and budgeting. • Accountable for successful contract negotiation meetings with insurance companies,
Medicare and Medicaid Administration.
•Maintained, developed, and streamlined standards, policies, and operating procedures to comply with government regulations.
•Conducted public relations and speaking engagements.
CEO
ATH, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
03/1994 – 06/1997.
•Built hospital from the ground up.
•Managed day-to-day operations and assured smooth functioning, efficient organization.
•Assured program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation
of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation.
•Continually informed the Board of Directors on the condition of the transitional hospital and on all important influencing factors.
•Responsible for fiscal activities of the hospital including budgeting, reporting and audits.
Director of PICU and RN Pediatric/Adult Emergency
Humana-Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada.
02/1990 – 01/1994.
•Managed the PICU and Pediatric Emergency Room.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS
•Certificate of Recognition and Leadership, Simulation Study – NCSBN, 2013
•Outstanding Graduate, School of Business, Santa Ana, California – Summa cum Laude
•Outstanding Leadership Award, FHP Healthcare
•Certificate of Recognition, Safe Kids Star, December 7, 2010
COURSES – EDUCATED
•Simulation Concierge
•Medical/Surgical Nursing I & II
•Mental Health
•Pediatrics
•Emergency/Trauma
•Marketing
•Finance
•The Joint Commission Standards
•IV Therapy
•Leadership for Nursing
•Management for Nursing
•Worker’s Compensation Management
•Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing
•Ethics
•Critical Stress Management
•Trauma Certification Course
•Certified BLS Instructor
TEACHING INTERESTS
•Simulation
•Infection Prevention and Control
•Leadership & Management
•The Joint Commission Standards
•CDC
•NSHN
•Marketing
•Ethics in Health Care
SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Journal Publications
• Thomas Jefferson University Emergency/Trauma Staff, et al., (1985)
“Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing with Health Care Personnel Inside and Outside
Hospital,”
Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1 (2), 70-86.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
•“Conscientious Eating: Mental Health, Inflammation and the Aging Brain” (September 09, 2018)
•“Immersive Patient Simulation – Advanced Debrief Role Workshop.” (May4, 2017).
•“Immersive Patient Simulation – Debrief Role Workshop.” (September 20, 2016).
•“Immersive Patient Simulation – Facilitator Workshop” (September 13, 2016).
•“Immersive Patient Simulation – Scenario Writing Workshop.” (September 6, 2016).
•“How to Help & Recognize Human Trafficking Victims – A New Twist to an Ancient Problem. (June 25, 2016). • “Travel the Rainbow Road of New IV Technology” (June 25, 2016).
•“Viruses and Germs (Flu Season 2015-2016), Institute for Natural Resources (INR) (Feb 9, 2016).
•“Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Nursing in Nevada” (August 6, 2014)
•2014 NLN Education Summit: Flight of the Phoenix (September 20, 2014)
•NIH Stroke Scale, AHA (November 17, 2014)
•“Dimensional Analysis for Dosage Calculation” (August 19, 21, 22 – 2013)
•“Medical Management Eligibility and Outcomes in Stroke Patient” (October 14, 2013)
•“Every Fetus Deserves an Echocardiogram” (April 7, 2012)
•“Promoting Vessel Health-360 Degree Patient Assessment (April 7, 2012)
•Diabetes Day for Primary Care Physicians (October 2010)
•“That’s So Gay – A Presentation on How to Deal with Bullies and how Not to be One”
•Copyright Essentials: Copyright for Classroom Teaching (April 12, 2010)
•Copyright Essentials: Copyright Regulation Outside the Classroom (April 14, 2010)
•Copyright Essentials: Faculty Rights Under Copyright Law (April 16, 2010)
•Introduction to Foundational Critical Thinking Concepts and Principles (September 19, 2010)
•Question Generating Concepts (October 5, 2010)
•Focus on Instructional Strategies That Promote Critical Thought (October 12, 2010)
•Institute for Medicine. (2010). “Advances in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes.”
•David Lacombe and Dr. Ivelle Motile. Laerdal Medical Corporation and the Gordon Center for
Research in Medical Technology. (2009). “Introduction to SimMan and SimBaby”
•David Lacombe and Dr. Ivelle Motola. Laerdal Medical Corporation and the Gordon
Center for Research in Medical Technology. (2009). “Course 100: Simulator Assembly and
Programming Workshop.
Introduction to Critical Thinking (October 11, 2010)
•Energy-Enhancing Attitudes & Effective Form of Engagement (August 19, 2010)
•Digital Forensics (August 19, 2010) Accreditation Update (August 25, 2010)
•Preparing to Apply for a Grant (August 27, 2010)
•Revisions to the NWCCU Accreditation Standards: What Does It Mean for Me? (Aug. 2010)
•Basic Guidelines to APA Style Writing (July 2010)
•Basic EKG Reading (May 2001)
•Advanced EKG Reading (June 2001)
•What about JCAHO? (January 1997)
•JCAHO Accreditation for Home Care (March 1996)
•Transplant and Donors: Fear of the Unknown (May 1990)
•Emergency Disorders in the Field of Psyche: What You Need to Know (1986)
•Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing Techniques (November 1985)
•Moving Ahead with Your Nursing Career (May 1980)
CONFERENCES PRESENTED
•Enrico, Donna A (May 14, 2016) “ZIKA” for Oncology Nursing Symposium
•Enrico, Donna A. (2010), “The Future of Nursing.” Presented to the Nevada Student
Nurses
Association at the College of Southern Nevada. Presented nursing years from Florence Nightingale to present. Discussing myths vs. reality.
•Enrico, Donna A. (1992), “Worker’s Compensation and the Occupational Nurse.” Presented at the Occupational Nurse’s Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. Impact of Worker’s Compensation on the Role of the Occupational Nurse.
•Enrico, Donna A. (1991), “Worker’s Compensation from a Point of View of Physicians vs. Lawyers. San Francisco, CA
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
•“International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning” (April 03,
2018)
Bringing the Periphery into Focus Risks Associated with PIV’s” (March 01, 2018)
•“Midline with Cologuard Technology – Extended Dwell: Extended Catheter Protection”
•(March 01,2018)
•“A Bundled Approach to Decrease the Rate of Primary Bloodstream Infections Related to Peripheral Interventions Catheters.” (January 25, 2018)
•“Marsi, Patient Safety, and the role of Medical Adhesives. (May 11, 2017)
•“Engineered Stabilization for Central Venous Access: A New Paradigm in Vascular Device Securement. (May 11, 2017)
•Preventing Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections – Nurses It is Your Job! (May 11, 2017).
•Oncology Nursing Symposium (May 14, 2016)
•“Foundational Principles and Practical Application of Immunotherapies for Oncology Nurses and Pharmacists (May 14, 2016)
•“Introduction to EMDR” (January 15, 2016)
•19th Annual Children’s Heart Conference (October 3, 2015)
•“Mental Health First Aid & Our Community (September 11, 2015)
•“ABA: Advice for Healthcare Professionals (August 14, 2015)
•“Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy-Scourge of IV Therapy” (November 20, 2014)
•“Protect All Lines, Protect All Lives” (November 20, 2014)
•“Maintenance is so High Maintenance: How to Achieve Success” (November 20, 2014)
•“Myths & Facts of Residential Treatment (June 12, 2014)
•Implementing a Concept-Based curriculum (February 22, 2014)
•“Practicing Good Catheter Management – An Important Part of Infusion Care” (October 24, 2013)
•“New Paradigms in IV Catheter Safety, Stability, & Satisfaction) (October 24, 2013)
•18th Annual Children’s Heart Conference (October 18, 2014)
•17th Annual Children’s Heart Conference (October 19, 2013)
•NSBN Clinical Faculty Academy for Southern Nevada (October 14, 2013)
•“Medical Management Eligibility and Outcomes in Stroke Patients” (October 14, 2013)
•“Clinical Experience with Activase (Alteplase)” Genentech (October 14, 2013)
•NSBN Clinical Faculty Academy for Southern Nevada (October 4, 2013)
•Dimensional Analysis for Dosage Calculation (September 20, 2013)
•Teaching IV Therapy to Students and RNs (May 13, 2013)
•Surviving A Legal Tsunami (April 7, 2012)
•Best Practices in Infusion Therapy: Guidelines and Standards (April 7, 2012)
•NSBN Speaks-Changes in LPN IV Preparation & IV Practice Issues for RNs (April 7, 2012)
•CLABSI in Nevada (April 7, 2012)
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
•“A Bundled Approach to Decrease the Rate of Primary Bloodstream Infections Related to Peripheral Interventions Catheters” (January 25, 2018)
•“Drawing Peripheral Blood Cultures by the Numbers, (August 24, 2017)
•“The Right CVAD for the Right Patient at the Right Time, (August 24, 2017)
•“Immunotherapy – Hope for the Future?” (August 24, 2017)
•“An Evening of Education,” (May 11, 2017)
•“Travel the Rainbow Road of New IV Technology,” (June 25, 2017)
•“How to Help & Recognize Human Trafficking Victims – A New Twist to an Ancient Problem”
(June 25, 2016)
“Viruses & Germs,” (February 9, 2016)
“Introduction to EMDR,” (January 15, 2016)
“Mental Health First Aid & Our Community” (September 11, 2015)
•“ABA: Advice for Healthcare Professionals (August 14, 2015)
•“Myths & Facts of Residential Treatment (June 12, 2015)
•“The Benefits of Catheter Management Education and Training in Helping to Improve Infusion Care” (June 9, 2014)
•“Expanding Options in Vascular Access Device Selection” (August 6, 2014
•“OSHA Compliance with Blood Borne Exposures (August 6, 2014)
•“Teaching I.V. Therapy to Students and RNs (May 13, 2013
•“Clinical Experience with Activase (October 14, 2013)
•“Practicing Good Catheter Management – An Important Part of Infusion Care” October 24, 2013
•“New Paradigms in IV Catheter Safety, Stability & Satisfaction” (October 24, 2013)
•“Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy – Scourge of IV Therapy (November 20, 2013)
•“Protect All Lines, Protect All Lives” ((November 20, 2013)
•“Maintenance is so High Maintenance: How to Achieve Success” (November 20, 2013)
•“Surviving A Legal Tsunami (April 7, 2012)
•“Best Practices in Infusion Therapy: Guidelines & Standards (April 7, 2012
•“NSBN Speaks-Changes in LPN IV Preparation & IV Practice Issues for RNs (April 7, 2012)
• CLABSI in Nevada (April 7, 2012)
•“Reaching New Heights in Understanding CVC Complications-Heightens
Your DVTA Awareness (April 7, 2012
•“A New Tool for Assessing Wounds” (April 7, 2012)
•“Practicing Catheter Management May Help Maintain Good Outcomes.
•Howard, Katie, RN, Genentech. Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2010)
•Olson, Jarred, RN. Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2010). “Venous Access Solutions.”
•Scott, Judy, MSN, BSN, RN. College of Southern Nevada. (2010)
•“Nursing Education: Need to Know, Nice to Know, Nuts to Know.”
•Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2010). “Stop the Infusion Confusion –
•Care and Maintenance of the Needleless Connection.”
•Barber, Catherine R., Ph.D. (2009). “Understanding Personality Disorders.”
•Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2009). “Intra-Luminal Fluid Pathway Protection:
•Maintaining Vessel Health.”
•Karam, George, MD. (2008). “Strategies for Minimizing Antimicrobial Resistance.”
•Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2008). “Changing Face of MRSA and New Treatment Options.”
•Nevada Vascular Access Network. (2008). “Preparing Your Family for Disasters.”
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
•Stimulation Project Manager. College of Southern Nevada. (Presently). Project is to collect baseline data from College of Southern Nevada students during their educational program/simulation clinical during the next three years.
•The subjects will be followed from their Fundamental Courses, up to and including one year after graduation.
COLLEGE SERVICE
•Nevada Advisory Council - Serve on Nevada Advisory Council for nursing programs.
•NCSBN – Teaching simulation in the community to other colleges.
•Fall Fun Fest. (2010) Donated time at booth in support of the CSN Foundation.
•CSN Serves. (2010). Volunteering at the service-learning resource center at CSN.
•Education Fair for Valley Health System. (2010). Volunteered at Centennial Hills
Hospital for their Educational
•Nursing Nerds Member, College of Southern Nevada. (2010 – Present).
•Women Mentoring, College of Southern Nevada. (2010 – Present).
•Faculty Senate Member, College of Southern Nevada. (2009 – Present).
•Salary & Benefits Member, College of Southern Nevada. (2009 – Present).
•NSNA (Nevada Student Nurses Association). (2008 -2009).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
•Nevada State Board of Nursing Simulation Taskforce
•APIC
•NCSBN
•Children’s Writing Guild
•Young Adult Writing Guild
•Emergency Nurses Association
•NEEVAN - Nevada Vascular Access Network
•Speaker’s Circuit – Seek Inc.
•Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
•Association for Flight Emergency
•Critical Incident Stress Management Association
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