Donna Lopushinsky

Specializing in abdominal, ortho, women's, and cardiac care surgeries

• Pyxis, connect care and netcare access
• Performs effectively in stressful and/or emerging situations
• Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and post-discharge care.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for the efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting critical information to nursing staff.

• Provide holistic approach to patient care for a busy 50 bed rural hospital
• Provide care in all 3 Units: 13 bed Emergency unit with 3 trauma beds (5 years' experience)
• Triage and prioritization of patients
• Medication administration and management
• Excellent IV initiator
• Acute care/medical/ surgical/hip and knee replacement
• Provide care as Stroke Center for the North Zone
• Part of rural Code Blue teams
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
• Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced safety standards within the hospital environment.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.

• Provide nursing care to 36 Residents as outlined in the care plan
• Administer medications as ordered and within scope of practice
• Assist with personal care
• Communicate with Home Care RN as necessary
• Reports changes on Resident condition

• Monitored 6 assigned patients, obtaining and updating information on patient vital signs, intake/output and blood glucose, and followed doctors' orders
• Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses or treatment progress and changes
• Experience with wound VAC dressing changes, nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters and feeding tubes

• Provided behavior management and conflict resolution
• Implemented age-appropriate curriculum
• Assisted students with development of social skills
• Provided personal care and physical assistance when required

• Functioned as a liaison between client families and other organizations
• Taught clients the skills necessary to live independently such as hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and shopping
• Prepared reports on the progress or regression of clients