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PROFESSIONAL RESUME OF DONNA HEDGE

Donna Hedge
10/2/2010

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5731 NE GETTY STREET TOPEKA, KS 66617
620 660 1651 DHEDGE_DOL@COX.NET
DONNA HEDGE RN
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Registered Nurse where I can use my skills and experience to he
lp people in an envi-ronment that values each patient individually and has the s
tructure to enable quality nursing care.
Desire to develop teaching plans that closely address individual learning styles
, ethnicity and languages to better prepare patient/family for discharge; there-
by assisting the busy nursing staff with a task that is disorganized, frequently
begun too late, and rushed through as the patient is whisked out the door.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Computer skills including MS Word and digital imaging software such as Adobe Ph
otoshop
Background as an assistant in the Graphic arts department at Media Services, Par
sons State Hospital and Training Center, Parsons, KS
Background as a research assistant employed by the Bureau of Child Research at P
SH&TC, Parsons, KS
Trained in basic concepts of behavior modification and techniques to train the
mentally handicapped daily living skills
Coordinated and produced a picture recipe program to teach basic cooking skills
to adolescents and teens at PSH&TC,
Provided in-service training to staff in sheltered workshops and group homes in
the state of Kansas
Background in music and the arts
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
RN licensed in Kansas, BLS Certified, ACLS Certified August 2008
24 years in the field of nursing
Provides care for a diverse group of patients and medical conditions
Supervises direct care staff
Follows 5 Rights in medication administration
Follows up after treatment(s) for results
Monitors vital signs/test results for changes in patient condition
Practices safe patient transfers and positioning
Administers patient care tasks and procedures safely
Communicates patient status with doctors/co-workers/family
Maintains records/documentation according to HIPPA Standards
Engages in the nursing process from admission to discharge
SELECTED HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT
6/2005-9/2008, Atchison Hospital, Atchison, KS
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
Practiced nursing process as it applies to all age groups
Exercised nursing process to the needs of the post surgical patient
Expanded IV skills, knowledge of disease processes
5/1995-5/2000: St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS
Staff Nurse/Team Leader, Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Worked with the rehab team to facilitate clients timely discharge
Recognized role of family/ significant other in the recovery process of the reh
ab client
1992-1995: Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson KS
Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit
Applied nursing process related to the patient with the diagnoses of cancer
Involved family/significant other in plan of care
Became proficient in the use and maintenance of PICCs and CVCs
1988-1991: Health South Rehabilitation Center, Humble, TX
RN Team leader
Responsible for admission/discharge, planning, implementing and supervision of
patient care for the rehab client of all ages
Applied holistic nursing approach to clients with TBI, Spinal Cord and Orthoped
ic injuries, Joint replacements, Stroke, and De-conditioning
Involved in care of those on ventilators and vent weaning
EDUCATION
1982-85, Labette Community College, Parsons, Kansas
Associate Degree in Nursing
Honor Magna Cum Laude

1971-73, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

Major Music/Drama
Award Best supporting Actress
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Reading, painting and crafting, digital photography, photo restoration, scrapbo
oking, gardening, and family activities
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST