Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Case Management Skills
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Donna Lawson

Donna Lawson

Fayetteville

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fresenius Kidney Care, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in crisis intervention and wound care management, consistently delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
Fayetteville
01.2019 - Current
  • Oversee over 20 patients care and 6 patient care techs duties daily
  • Perform all required nurse duties
  • Communicate with patients, patient's family members and other disciplinary team members to provide the best care for assigned patients
  • Administer meds as assigned
  • Monitor dialysis process daily
  • Chart treatment data and adjust patients care accordingly

Wound care nurse

Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fayetteville
02.2019 - 03.2023
  • Administered wound dressings and utilized advanced wound care technologies.
  • Educated patients on proper wound care techniques and infection prevention.
  • Documented patient progress and wound status in electronic health records.
  • Monitored patients for signs of complications and adjusted care plans accordingly.

Med-surge/ortho nurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
12.2017 - 01.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
  • Assisted with patient assessments and documented findings in electronic records.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Centennial Hospital
Nashville
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Administered medications according to treatment plans for behavioral health patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments to identify mental health needs and concerns.
  • Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during acute psychiatric episodes effectively.

Registered Nurse

Kindred/Curahealth Hospital
Nashville
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Primary Nursing
  • Patient Assessments
  • Communication with patients and families regarding care and patient progress
  • Drip administration and maintenance (i.e. Dopamine, Propofol, Dobutamine, etc)
  • Collaboration with other interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care
  • Knowledge of (non)government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement
  • Knowledge of medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts
  • Demonstration of good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members
  • Ability to work under stress, often with conflicting priorities and to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Perform Peritoneal Dialysis/assist with inhouse HD as needed on required patients

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Breckenridge School of Nursing
Nashville, TN
05-2015

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care management
  • Electronic health records
  • Dialysis monitoring
  • Health education
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Care coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

References

References are available upon request

Case Management Skills

  • Knowledge of (non)government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement
  • Knowledge of medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts
  • Demonstration of good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members
  • Ability to work under stress, often with conflicting priorities and to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Perform Peritoneal Dialysis/assist with inhouse HD as needed on required patients

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wound care nurse

Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2019 - Current

Med-surge/ortho nurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2022

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Centennial Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse

Kindred/Curahealth Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Breckenridge School of Nursing
Donna Lawson