Stephanie Donnell

Versatile and collaborative Licensed Vocational Nurse with 16 years of dedicated clinical experience spanning specialized outpatient endocrinology, acute med-surg care, perioperative services, and public health epidemiology. Proven ability to thrive under pressure, manage high-volume patient loads, and lead clinical workflows while maintaining an exceptional patient experience. Adept at managing complex care coordination, executing specialized diagnostic testing, and fostering seamless communication within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Clinic Nurse at UT Southwestern IMSS – Endocrinology (2023-03 – Present)

• Manage daily clinical workflows and care coordination for a high-volume outpatient practice averaging 80 patients per day
• Directly support physicians and advanced practice providers during specialized clinical procedures, including thyroid/lymph node biopsies, ethanol ablations, and radiofrequency ablations
• Conduct independent nurse-led visits to deliver comprehensive patient education on therapeutic injections, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placement/management, new medications, and radioactive iodine diets
• Execute complex dynamic endocrine testing protocols, including mixed meal challenges, Cosyntropin stimulation tests, and saline suppression tests
• Triaged and resolved thousands of high-priority patient phone calls and MyChart communications efficiently, protecting provider schedules and minimizing care delays
• Advocated for patient access by auditing and submitting manufacturer patient assistance program documentation to secure critical medications

Medical Support Specialist – LVN at BioLife Plasma Center (2022-12 – 2023-03)

• Evaluated complex donor medical histories and laboratory results to determine donor suitability in accordance with strict FDA and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Recognized, treated, and documented donor adverse events promptly to ensure client safety and comfort
• Partnered across cross-functional center departments to address operational bottlenecks, enforce environmental health and safety rules, and ensure center compliance

Nurse Lead (Contract) at Collinson COVID Testing (DFW Airport) (2021-05 – 2022-11)

• Supervised a team of Medical Assistants and CNAs processing time-sensitive medical testing in a high-volume, fast-paced transit environment
• Processed and interpreted specialized PCR, NAAT, antigen, and antibody diagnostic tests with rigorous quality control
• Counseled traveling clients breaking difficult positive results, outlined critical isolation protocol next steps, and managed direct mandated reporting to the CDC and local public health channels

Med-Surg Agency Nurse (7p – 7a) at Texas Ragdoll Nursing Agency (2020-12 – Present)

• Provide adaptive, high-quality night-shift floor nursing for acute Med-Surg and COVID-19 isolation units within rural, understaffed West Texas hospitals
• Leverage Cerner PowerChart for precise, real-time documentation, assessment tracking, and medication administration

Nurse Provider & Injector at Sona Medspa (2018-08 – 2020-03)

• Delivered aesthetic clinical services, including laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, and customized cosmetic treatments to a diverse client base
• Maintained certification and clinical safety as an Allergan injector for Botox and dermal fillers

Epidemiology & Community Health Nurse at Scurry County Health Department (2017-03 – 2018-04)

• Served as the primary epidemiological liaison between county providers and the State of Texas, executing fast-tracked infectious disease investigations via the online NEDSS network
• Coordinated county-wide public health programs, tracking sexually transmitted infections, and administering pediatric vaccinations according to Texas DSHS schedules
• Managed the clinical intake, medication administration, lab work, and tuberculosis screening for inmates at the Scurry County Law Enforcement Center
• Completed advanced FEMA emergency preparedness certifications and actively participated in regional disaster drill designs

Med-Surg Floor Nurse (Night Shift) at Mitchell County Hospital (2016-01 – 2017-03)

• Collaborated within a tight-knit night-shift clinical team to manage acute patient assignments
• Safely prepared, calculated, and administered complex oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications

OR Materials Manager & Scrub Nurse at Cogdell Memorial Hospital (2012-07 – 2015-12)

• Operated as a dual-role scrub nurse and perioperative materials coordinator for Orthopedic, Urology, Pain Management, General Surgery, and urgent C-section cases
• Restructured internal OR materials management workflows and policies, successfully preparing the unit for Critical Access Hospital accreditation through DNV
• Managed surgical billing, requested new procedural charge codes, and audited the OR item/charge master software for financial accuracy
• Maintained rigorous sterile fields, exact count sheets, and structured equipment availability by building collaborative relationships with surgeons and regional device representatives

Med-Surg Floor Nurse at Cogdell Memorial Hospital (2010-03 – 2012-07)

• Delivered primary bedside nursing care, head-to-toe assessments, and medication treatments for a diverse adult patient population

Vocational Nursing Diploma – Western Texas College (2010-02)