La’Donna T. Franklin
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
adwkg2@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: An empathetic and responsible Nurse Practitioner willing to be a team player in an organization to provide quality healthcare by nurturing patients well-being, encouraging health promotion, while maintaining facility sustainability and providing healthcare excellence.
Experience
LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital Baltimore, Maryland
2/2017- Present
Registered Nurse Care Manager Ortho/Trauma/Neurology/Neuroscience
Collaborate with physicians to communicate patient’s needs and develop strategies to improve patient’s health condition.
Educate a patient’s family on recommended self-care techniques for providing medication and food to patient.
Conducted embedded Utilization Review and coordinated referrals as indicated to the designated review organization.
Use clinical quality measures to influence positive patient health outcomes.
Trained new care managers to understand the role and responsibilities of a care manager to ensure coordination and continuity of care.
Manor Care Woodbridge Valley Baltimore, Maryland
08/2016-2/2017
Nurse Manager/ Acting Director of Nursing
Clinical management and oversight of staff of a 60 LTC unit.
Effectively budgeted to allow the organization to align operational plans with financial planning targets.
Organized strategic planning to implement organizational long term financial goals.
Design care plans based upon clinical diagnosis.
Conduct care plan meetings.
Conduct palliative care consultations.
Coordinate and participate in weekly rounding with the wound specialist.
Participate in at risk evaluations implementing interventions and monitoring.
Patient care coordinator for patients to return to a community setting.
West Gate Hills Rehabilitation Baltimore, Maryland
10/2015- 06/2016
Acting Director of Nursing
Clinical management and oversight of staff of a 120 bed sub-acute rehabilitation/LTC unit.
Effectively budgeted to allow the organization to align operational plans with financial planning targets.
Organized strategic planning to implement organizational long term financial goals.
Oversee the admission ongoing clinical management and discharge process.
Design care plans based upon clinical diagnosis.
Conduct care plan meetings.
Conduct palliative care consultations.
Coordinate and participate in weekly rounding with a cardiologist and a wound specialist.
Participate in at risk evaluations implementing interventions and monitoring.
Patient care coordinator for patients to return to a community setting.
MedStar Good Samaritan Baltimore, Maryland
02/2015-10/2015
Nurse Manager
Clinical management and oversight of staff of a 36 bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit.
Strategically planned and budgeted for fine dining program that was implemented,
and further expanded as an outreach program for patient’s families and nearby community.
Oversee the admission ongoing clinical management and discharge process.
Design care plans based upon clinical diagnosis.
Conduct care plan meetings.
Conduct palliative care consultations.
Coordinate and participate in weekly rounding with a cardiologist and a wound
specialist.
Participate in at risk evaluations implementing interventions and monitoring.
Patient care coordinator for patients to return to a community setting.
MedStar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, Maryland
05/2006 to 02/2015
Registered Nurse
Perform thorough assessments in order to provide patient centered care.
Maintained accurate computer charting to ensure continuum of care.
Ensure that every patient and family is cared for holistically, including emotional
mental and physical support.
Accurately carrying out doctor’s order to maintain multidisciplinary goal of care.
Nurse Extern
Record patient’s medical history and symptoms, to prepare for diagnostic test.
Administer medications and treatment under the supervision of a licensed RN.
Encourage follow-up rehabilitation and health promotion.
Education
2018- 2021 Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Science in Family
Nurse Practitioner
2014-2015 Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
2008 – 2012 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, Maryland
Major: Nursing
1984 – 1988 Milford Mill High School Baltimore, Maryland
Major: General Studies
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Cerner//Powerchart
Med Connect
Allscripts
Point Click Care
Meditech
Memberships/ Organizations
American Nursing Association
Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE)
Palliative Care Team
License/ Certifications
BLS Certified
FNP -C- R202502