Donna L.

Rose
706.268.1175 Home Phone
678.982.5177 Cell Phone
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a nursing position that provides the opportunity to fully utilize my a
cute and critical care nursing skills.

EDUCATION:
The University of Tennessee College of Nursing
May 1989
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Graduated with Honors
* Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

WORK EXPERIENCE:
August 2005 - Present
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Scottish Rite Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
* Experience working as a full time colleague nurse in a 26- bed, Pediatric Inte
nsive Care Unit, usually 2:1 ratio
* Provided care to patients with chronic lung disease, chronic syndrome disabili
ties, traumatic injuries, patients with craniotomies, and back surgeries for cor
recting scoliosis
* Functioned as a preceptor expertise; and currently qualifying to become a reso
urce nurse
October 2003 - June 2005
Amedisys HomeCare-Pediatric Private Duty Intensive Care
Registered Nurse
* Full-time, private duty nurse for critical pediatric patient with cerebral deg
eneration disease.
* Care needs included multiple chronic disorders in home setting for ventilator
dependent patient, receiving total parenteral nutrition via a broviac.
* Patient also had gastro-jejenal tube and required around the clock medications
, plus I.V. sedation for pain and seizures and frequent intermittent IV antibiot
ics.
* Received additional experience as a transport nurse when transferred by EMS to
hospital for outpatient procedures.

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Donna L. Rose
706.268.1175 Home Phone
678.982.5177 Cell Phone
August 1995 - November 2003
The University of Tennessee Medical Center-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
* 13 years Pediatric Intensive Care experience including care for the patient re
quiring Level One Trauma Care, (ICP-Monitoring). Also performed Post-Op Heart Ca
re, Post-Op Kidney Transplant (including adults), and Acute and Critical Care Re
spiratory Patients.
* Functioned as charge nurse.
* Gained Pals Certification.
* Attended Tennessee Donor Care Conference, Critical Care Conference, and Traum
a Symposium and received accreditation.
February 1994 - August 1995
The University of Tennessee Home Health Care Division
Registered Nurse
* Home Health Care Nurse for Knox County and surrounding areas.
* Participated in chemotherapy course.
* Utilized communication skills in patient education including IV Therapy, Acut
e Respiratory and Cardiac Care and follow up care of treatment regimes.
* On pediactric team for writing new policies and procedures for pediatric care
.
May 1989 - February 1994
The University of Tennessee Medical Center-Pediatrics
Registered Nurse
* Five years experience as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse on 30-bed floor. Acted
as Preceptor for New Graduates. Functioned as Charge Nurse.
* Participated in the Chemotherapy Course.
* Gained Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support

June 1988 - August 1988

The University of Tennessee Medical Center-Gastrointestinal Floor
Nurse Extern
* Gained valuable experience in Pre-operative and Post-operative care of Adult G
.I. surgery. Gained clinical experience in I.V. preparation, N.G. and folly tub
e insertions

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