Donna Hopley
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Cares for med-surg patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in TX. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Allen ISD
Allen, Texas
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's Medical Center
Frisco, Texas
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Ambulatory RN
Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas, Texas
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Facilitated medication management, monitoring for side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Medical-Surgical
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
RN Floor Nurse
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, FL
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Women's University
Denton08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL06.1999
Associate of Arts - Business
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.1991
Skills
- Clinic Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Family and Patient Support
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Timeline
School Nurse
Allen ISD
07.2013 - 06.2016
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's Medical Center
05.2008 - 10.2009
Ambulatory RN
Scottish Rite Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2008
RN, Medical-Surgical
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
06.2005 - 06.2007
RN Floor Nurse
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2001 - 07.2005
RN, Medical-Surgical
Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Women's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - Business
Tallahassee Community College
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