EDUCATION Western Governors University; online BSN

(currently enrolled) Bachelors of Science in Registered Nursing – Graduation

10/2016 College of the Canyons; Santa Clarita, CA.

ADN-RNAssociates of Science in Registered Nursing – Graduated

05/2013

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Registered Nurse; Massachusetts BRN License

RN2287869, MA – Expires 05/2018 ACLS by the American Heart Association – Expires

06/2017 BLS by the American Heart Association – Expires

10/2018 TNCC – Trauma Nurse Core Course- Expires 05/2018 ENPC – Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course – Expires

03/2018 Adult ECG Rhythm by the American Heart

Association Certificate, Emergency Room Nursing Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, Stroke Course, American Heart

Association PALS, Pediatric Advance Life Support, Expires

5/2018 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Holy Family Hospital (11-13 – current)Emergency Room RN

A 45 bed emergency room, in a community hospital, part of Steward Health. Use of Meditech.

I have experience in patients from infancy to geriatrics.

From well patient care to end of life. I have been involved in numerous codes, sedation

procedures, stroke, sepsis, and trauma alerts. Experience with medication administration, patient

monitoring, EKG’s, patient assessment, care

Donna Watkins, RN 25 Hale Rd, Stow, MA • ( 661) 857-2884 • DonnaJWatkinsRN@Gmail.com

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE

Helping people is where I thrive.

Whether it is words of encouragement, active listening,

advocating for my patient or just a

compassionate touch, I strive for excellence

every day, and my sincerity and positive

attitude shines through in all that I do. The challenges and opportunity for problem solving are

what push me to excel, and enable me

to be constantly learning and striving

for growth. My integrity and high

personal and professional

standards are traits that I value and have

helped me to succeed. I focus on

the patient as a whole; not only on

their illness, but who they are as a person.

Every person, no matter who they are, deserves dignity and

respect.

assessment and insertion of: IV,s Foleys, NG tubes, and care and assessment of PEGs and tracheotomy’s.

I have routinely handled four to six patients at a time and commonly handle 10 to 15 patients in my 12 hour shift.

Patients requiring psychological care or detox from drug or alcohol I have experience as a charge nurse and in triage.

U Mass Memorial – University Campus (05-2016 – 10-2016)

Per diem Emergency RN Level I trauma hospital. Soarian and Pulse Check computer systems

.Los Angeles Police Department (03/88 – 02/08)

Police Officer/Sergeant/Detective Field patrol officer – emergency first responder and incident command

experience. Investigate, document, and report incidents. Field Sergeant – supervise patrol officers, critical thinking, critical incident

decision making/triage. Defuse volatile situations while maintaining professionalism, courtesy and

positive community interaction, while maintaining control of emergency situations.

Teaching officers and leading by example. Testify in court, handle evidence, file cases, interview victims, witnesses,

and suspects. Lead and interact in community meetings. Los Angeles is the most

culturally diverse city in the country with over 165 different languages spoken.

Research writer, staff writer. Oral presentations, staff training, confidentiality issues.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Leominster Office of Emergency Services (8-13 – 10-2015)Volunteer with CERT, OEMS, FEMA, for emergencies and community events.

Glendale Adventist Medical Center (10-12 – 05/13)Oncology floor – Critical Care Extender through COPE Health Services

Valley Presbyterian Hospital (02/10 – 8/10)Critical Care Extender through COPE Health Services: Taking vital signs. Assisting in the promotion of patient

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Valley Presbyterian Hospital (01/13 – 05/13)

Telemetry Preceptorship, ICU, ED, Surgery – Total 243 hours Valley Presbyterian Hospital (10/12 – 12/12)

Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, Postpartum – Total 121.50 hours Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (08/12 – 10/12)

Med/Surg, DOU, COU – Total 121.50 hours Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (02/12 – 05/12)

Med/Surg, Psych I, Psych II – Total 202.50 hours Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (10/11 – 12/11)

Sub-acute, Med/Surg – Total 162 hours

“As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul, and body of our patients, their families, and ourselves.” - Maya Angelou