Donna M. Mathews
Orland
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience in Emergency, Medical-Surgical, and Leadership roles. Proven track record in managing hospital operations, enhancing patient safety, and leading multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical workflows and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN House Supervisor
Oroville Hospital
Oroville
12.2025 - Current
- Leads the rapid response and code teams, providing expert clinical guidance and leadership during high-acuity events.
- Directed hospital-wide operations and clinical flow, ensuring optimal staffing ratios and enhancing patient safety across all units during off-hours.
- Managed crisis response, bed placement, and conflict resolution between departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline Admissions, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) process, optimizing patient throughput and reducing ED boarding.
Interim RN ER Nurse Manager
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Coalinga
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Led interim operations for Emergency Department, managing clinical workflows, staffing schedules, and resource allocation to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Mentored nursing staff on clinical best practices and de-escalation techniques, enhancing patient safety and fostering positive department morale.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations during leadership transition, maintaining operational integrity and departmental standards.
Emergency Room RN
Madera Community Hospital
Madera
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Served as ER Charge Nurse and ICU float, facilitating care for critically ill patients.
- Provided acute care in a 16-bed ED, serving a diverse patient population across all age groups and acuity levels.
- Precepted new nurses, guiding their clinical transition and enhancing team competency.
Director of Nursing
Glenn Medical Center
Willows
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed staffing, budgeting, compliance, and quality initiatives to enhance hospital performance.
- Fostered professional culture prioritizing patient safety and supporting nurse development.
- Managed nursing operations for 44-bed critical access hospital, ensuring quality care delivery.
Emergency Room Manager
Glenn Medical Center
Willows
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced ER throughput and patient outcomes through targeted quality improvement initiatives.
- Implemented protocols to enhance patient care and safety standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of the emergency department at Glenn Medical Center.
- Managed staff scheduling and resource allocation for optimal coverage.
- Oversaw operations and staff in 5-bed Emergency Department.
Emergency RN (Contract)
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose & Roseville
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered high-acuity care in Level I and Level III trauma centers, ensuring rapid response to critical situations.
- Coordinated trauma activations and implemented stroke protocols, facilitating timely and effective critical interventions.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager
Glenn Medical Center
Willows
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Led team of 40+ staff, developed evidence-based protocols to enhance patient care and managed unit staffing to ensure optimal coverage.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and implement treatments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
Emergency Nurse / Travel RN
Various Facilities
10.2001 - 05.2018
- Executed triage, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and resuscitation in Level I, II, and III trauma centers, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Advanced through progressive roles in emergency and telemetry units, delivering critical care across multiple states.
- Collaborated with teams at key facilities including New Orleans East Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, Rideout Regional, Ochsner Main Campus, and Providence Hospital.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALSkills
- Healthcare operations
- Compliance oversight
- Patient safety protocols
- Critical care
- Emergency response
- Staff coordination
- Clinical leadership skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, Active
- CPI Certification, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS, Basic Life Support
- PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Certification
References
Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
Interim RN ER Nurse Manager
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
RN House Supervisor
Oroville Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Emergency Room RN
Madera Community Hospital
04.2025 - 12.2025
Director of Nursing
Glenn Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2025
Emergency Room Manager
Glenn Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Emergency RN (Contract)
Kaiser Permanente
01.2022 - 06.2022
Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager
Glenn Medical Center
12.2018 - 01.2022
Emergency Nurse / Travel RN
Various Facilities
10.2001 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College