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DONIELLE CARTER

Olive Branch

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care to individuals and families. Expertise includes conducting thorough physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and providing specialized care in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, urgent care, and primary care settings. Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Recognized for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs, consistently implementing best practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Medical Resource Group, Inc
08.2025 - Current
  • Perform medical, disability, and fitness exams for VA’s compensation & pension examinations
  • Review medical records
  • Perform health assessments
  • Order and interpret medical labs and diagnostics

Nursing Faculty

Northwest Mississippi Community College
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Plan instruction to achieve program and student learning outcomes
  • Evaluate student-learning outcomes with valid, reliable NCLEX-RN style test items
  • Utilize test statistics to improve reliability and validity of tests
  • Reinforce and encourage learner involvement in instruction
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the subject being taught
  • Conduct clinical activities in compliance with accreditation guidelines
  • Assist with the development of standards for admission, progression, and graduation of students
  • Provide academic advisement for nursing students

Nurse Practitioner

Northeast Mississippi Health Care, Inc.
05.2025 - 06.2025


  • Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of care
  • Emphasize prevention of disease and health promotion
  • Record medical records through health centers’ EHR system
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fast Pace Urgent Care
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and educate patients on acute and chronic conditions
  • Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to incision & drainage, splinting, suturing, wound care
  • Implement clinical protocols as outlined by the CMO and supervising physician
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Oncology Infusion Nurse

VA Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Proactively identified areas for process improvements within the infusion suite, contributing ideas that led to increased efficiency without sacrificing quality of care.
  • Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy to veterans
  • Interpret orders and laboratory results
  • Access peripheral and venous accesses
  • Perform as charge nurse, assemble nursing schedule
  • Streamlined documentation processes by accurately updating electronic medical records in a timely manner.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety within the infusion center.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during infusion procedures by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
  • Educated patients on chemotherapy medications, side effects, and self-care measures, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.

Chemotherapy Infusion/Outpatient-Same Day Surgery Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Provide education to patients on medications, regiments, diet, side effects, and disease process
  • Initiate and discontinue implanted ports, peripheral inserted central catheter line care, and intravenous accesses
  • Provide care to patients before and after special procedures
  • Interpret lab values and communicate with physician
  • Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, gastroenterology procedures, and interventional radiology procedures
  • Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care, facilitating seamless handoffs between shifts and departments.
  • Conducted ongoing assessment of patients'' physical, emotional, social needs prior to surgery for better preparation.


Weekend Supervisor

Allenbrooke Nursing Home
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members by facilitating open communication and mediating disputes.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new hires, fostering a supportive work culture that encouraged professional growth.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation.

Medication Administration Instructor

SRVS
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.

Staff Development Coordinator

Signature Healthcare @ St. Peter Villa
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
  • Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
  • Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.

RN Area Manager

SRVS
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

Charge Registered Nurse

Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Nurse Manager

Delta Oncology
10.2011 - 12.2014
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Registered Nurse

Angelic Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2010 - 09.2011

Wound Care Nurse

LTAC of Greenwood
12.2009 - 06.2010

Registered Nurse

Mississippi Department of Health
12.2006 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse

Delta Oncology
01.2006 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse

Greenwood Leflore Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2006

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Union University
Jackson, TN
01.2023

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Union University
Jackson, TN
01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
01.2010

Associate Degree - Nursing

Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS
01.2005

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Patient examination
  • Treatment plan development
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Acute care expertise
  • Records review

Certification

  • Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Number-F02240722
  • Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of MS- License number- 906561
  • Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of TN- License number- 35955
  • Registered Nurse in the state of MS- License number 872265
  • DEA- MC8768042
  • NPI- 1942051024
  • AHA Basic Life Support 09/26/2024- 09/2026

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Medical Resource Group, Inc
08.2025 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Northeast Mississippi Health Care, Inc.
05.2025 - 06.2025

Nursing Faculty

Northwest Mississippi Community College
10.2024 - 07.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fast Pace Urgent Care
05.2024 - 09.2024

Oncology Infusion Nurse

VA Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2023

Chemotherapy Infusion/Outpatient-Same Day Surgery Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2020

Weekend Supervisor

Allenbrooke Nursing Home
04.2018 - 08.2018

Medication Administration Instructor

SRVS
04.2017 - 03.2018

Staff Development Coordinator

Signature Healthcare @ St. Peter Villa
11.2016 - 04.2017

RN Area Manager

SRVS
06.2015 - 11.2016

Charge Registered Nurse

Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2015 - 05.2015

Nurse Manager

Delta Oncology
10.2011 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse

Angelic Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2010 - 09.2011

Wound Care Nurse

LTAC of Greenwood
12.2009 - 06.2010

Registered Nurse

Mississippi Department of Health
12.2006 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse

Delta Oncology
01.2006 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse

Greenwood Leflore Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2006

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Union University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Alcorn State University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Holmes Community College

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Union University
DONIELLE CARTER