Donna Stachowicz
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Credentials
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Family Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Nurse PractitionersOct, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Certification in Emergency Nursing
BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY NURSING (BCEN®)Apr, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Family Nurse Practitioner
Board Of Registered NursingMar, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
California state board of NursingApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
CA Board of NursingAug, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Personal Trainer
American College of Sports MedicineMay, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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United States University
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Faculty Member
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Oct 2018 - Present
Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty, October 2018 – present • Initially the Immersion Director of the FNP program, which boasts over 1,000 enrolled students. Manages a per diem staffing pool of over 40 NPs and 30 standardized patient contractors. Plans, coordinates, and conducts over 12 campus immersions per year, with over half of students coming from out of state for the four-day program. Constantly improves curriculum and evaluates the program objectives to deliver a high-quality… Show more Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty, October 2018 – present • Initially the Immersion Director of the FNP program, which boasts over 1,000 enrolled students. Manages a per diem staffing pool of over 40 NPs and 30 standardized patient contractors. Plans, coordinates, and conducts over 12 campus immersions per year, with over half of students coming from out of state for the four-day program. Constantly improves curriculum and evaluates the program objectives to deliver a high-quality educational product to students. • Promoted to Assistant Program Director in September, 2020. Responsible for hiring and supervising and empowering more than 70 adjunct faculty members. Duties include assignment of courses, as well as approval of more than 500 preceptors and clinical sites. Leads curriculum revision initiatives, assists in DEI initiatives, and is an expert on process improvement and efficiency within the college of nursing. Show less Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty, October 2018 – present • Initially the Immersion Director of the FNP program, which boasts over 1,000 enrolled students. Manages a per diem staffing pool of over 40 NPs and 30 standardized patient contractors. Plans, coordinates, and conducts over 12 campus immersions per year, with over half of students coming from out of state for the four-day program. Constantly improves curriculum and evaluates the program objectives to deliver a high-quality… Show more Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty, October 2018 – present • Initially the Immersion Director of the FNP program, which boasts over 1,000 enrolled students. Manages a per diem staffing pool of over 40 NPs and 30 standardized patient contractors. Plans, coordinates, and conducts over 12 campus immersions per year, with over half of students coming from out of state for the four-day program. Constantly improves curriculum and evaluates the program objectives to deliver a high-quality educational product to students. • Promoted to Assistant Program Director in September, 2020. Responsible for hiring and supervising and empowering more than 70 adjunct faculty members. Duties include assignment of courses, as well as approval of more than 500 preceptors and clinical sites. Leads curriculum revision initiatives, assists in DEI initiatives, and is an expert on process improvement and efficiency within the college of nursing. Show less
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American Red Cross
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer- Family Nurse Practitioner
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Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner, Volunteer Liaison, and CPR instructor Apr 2016 – July 2018 • Coordinated over 150 Red Cross volunteers by placing them into appropriate roles and managing them to ensure best utilization of medical and non-medical volunteers, including training, updating certifications, volunteer retention, as well as staffing for events in the community. • Led multiple, large-scope community health projects, including a base-wide health fair which included 25 vendors… Show more Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner, Volunteer Liaison, and CPR instructor Apr 2016 – July 2018 • Coordinated over 150 Red Cross volunteers by placing them into appropriate roles and managing them to ensure best utilization of medical and non-medical volunteers, including training, updating certifications, volunteer retention, as well as staffing for events in the community. • Led multiple, large-scope community health projects, including a base-wide health fair which included 25 vendors and partners, professional television advertising, and attendance of over 350 participants; over 10% of the base population. Coordinated a widespread, school-based, disaster preparation program, “The Pillowcase Project,” an initiative that led to training of over 300 students between the ages of 9-12 in earthquake and tsunami preparation and response. Created a Red Cross “Nursing Network,” an organization for all levels of American nurses who would otherwise be isolated while living in Japan. Led this group in a number of community events and volunteer placements and regular meetings with elected officers. • Earned Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold) for 1,000+ documented hours of volunteer service. Show less Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner, Volunteer Liaison, and CPR instructor Apr 2016 – July 2018 • Coordinated over 150 Red Cross volunteers by placing them into appropriate roles and managing them to ensure best utilization of medical and non-medical volunteers, including training, updating certifications, volunteer retention, as well as staffing for events in the community. • Led multiple, large-scope community health projects, including a base-wide health fair which included 25 vendors… Show more Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner, Volunteer Liaison, and CPR instructor Apr 2016 – July 2018 • Coordinated over 150 Red Cross volunteers by placing them into appropriate roles and managing them to ensure best utilization of medical and non-medical volunteers, including training, updating certifications, volunteer retention, as well as staffing for events in the community. • Led multiple, large-scope community health projects, including a base-wide health fair which included 25 vendors and partners, professional television advertising, and attendance of over 350 participants; over 10% of the base population. Coordinated a widespread, school-based, disaster preparation program, “The Pillowcase Project,” an initiative that led to training of over 300 students between the ages of 9-12 in earthquake and tsunami preparation and response. Created a Red Cross “Nursing Network,” an organization for all levels of American nurses who would otherwise be isolated while living in Japan. Led this group in a number of community events and volunteer placements and regular meetings with elected officers. • Earned Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold) for 1,000+ documented hours of volunteer service. Show less
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Rush University Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Family Nurse Practitioner - Faculty Practice
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
• As faculty practice, acted as instructor for students in the Master’s Entry Nursing Program. Taught students assessment and management of pediatric patients in a therapeutic day school setting • Contracted through Rush University as the APRN for Jewish Child and Family Services program, with several roles and responsibilities o Medical and nursing supervision 30 hrs/wk in therapeutic day school, K-12 for children with behavioral and mental health issues. Health supervision and drug… Show more • As faculty practice, acted as instructor for students in the Master’s Entry Nursing Program. Taught students assessment and management of pediatric patients in a therapeutic day school setting • Contracted through Rush University as the APRN for Jewish Child and Family Services program, with several roles and responsibilities o Medical and nursing supervision 30 hrs/wk in therapeutic day school, K-12 for children with behavioral and mental health issues. Health supervision and drug delivery, frequent consultation and collaboration with school psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, and speech and occupational health therapists as well as special education teachers o On call for five residential homes, including homes for pregnant women or women with young children, residential homes for adults with disabilities, and youth residential homes o On call services for Foster program; including taking calls from foster parents caring for infants and children with medical needs (tracheostomy, colostomy feeding tubes, etc.) Show less • As faculty practice, acted as instructor for students in the Master’s Entry Nursing Program. Taught students assessment and management of pediatric patients in a therapeutic day school setting • Contracted through Rush University as the APRN for Jewish Child and Family Services program, with several roles and responsibilities o Medical and nursing supervision 30 hrs/wk in therapeutic day school, K-12 for children with behavioral and mental health issues. Health supervision and drug… Show more • As faculty practice, acted as instructor for students in the Master’s Entry Nursing Program. Taught students assessment and management of pediatric patients in a therapeutic day school setting • Contracted through Rush University as the APRN for Jewish Child and Family Services program, with several roles and responsibilities o Medical and nursing supervision 30 hrs/wk in therapeutic day school, K-12 for children with behavioral and mental health issues. Health supervision and drug delivery, frequent consultation and collaboration with school psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, and speech and occupational health therapists as well as special education teachers o On call for five residential homes, including homes for pregnant women or women with young children, residential homes for adults with disabilities, and youth residential homes o On call services for Foster program; including taking calls from foster parents caring for infants and children with medical needs (tracheostomy, colostomy feeding tubes, etc.) Show less
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Naval Health Research Center
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Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operational Medical Analyst and Consultant
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Mar 2010 - May 2012
RN & Family Nurse Practitioner, operational medicine analyst & consultant, March 2010-May 2012 • Led nursing and undergraduate and graduate science staff to coordinate research and analysis of tactical incidents and medical reports to extract essential incident and trauma information to promote the development and enhancement of casualty care and protective equipment and vehicles in support of the Joint Trauma Analysis and Prevention of Injury in Combat (JTAPIC) program. RN & Family Nurse Practitioner, operational medicine analyst & consultant, March 2010-May 2012 • Led nursing and undergraduate and graduate science staff to coordinate research and analysis of tactical incidents and medical reports to extract essential incident and trauma information to promote the development and enhancement of casualty care and protective equipment and vehicles in support of the Joint Trauma Analysis and Prevention of Injury in Combat (JTAPIC) program.
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Sharp HealthCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Flu Clinics, Sep 2008-Aug 2011 • Staff nurse in San Diego’s largest emergency department. Expert in triage, fast track, and critical care areas. Also, directed the daily operations of a seasonal flu clinic site for pediatric and adult flu clinics. Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Flu Clinics, Sep 2008-Aug 2011 • Staff nurse in San Diego’s largest emergency department. Expert in triage, fast track, and critical care areas. Also, directed the daily operations of a seasonal flu clinic site for pediatric and adult flu clinics.
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Scripps Memorial Hospital
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Cardiac and Medical ICU, June 2008-Sep 2009 • Provided direct patient care in the areas of Coronary Care and Medical Intensive Care in a fast-paced setting within a unit receiving up to four post-surgical coronary artery bypass graft patients daily Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Cardiac and Medical ICU, June 2008-Sep 2009 • Provided direct patient care in the areas of Coronary Care and Medical Intensive Care in a fast-paced setting within a unit receiving up to four post-surgical coronary artery bypass graft patients daily
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Suburban Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Jul 2007 - May 2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Trauma Center, July 2007-May 2008 • Staffed the adult and pediatric ERs, trauma, triage, and minor care areas totaling over 40,000 annual visits (trauma; 1,400) in a nationally recognized, Level II trauma and Stroke Center. Registered Nurse, Emergency Department and Trauma Center, July 2007-May 2008 • Staffed the adult and pediatric ERs, trauma, triage, and minor care areas totaling over 40,000 annual visits (trauma; 1,400) in a nationally recognized, Level II trauma and Stroke Center.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Military Officer
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May 2001 - Jun 2007
Military Nurse (RN) Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Flight Nurse 2001-2007 • Six years of active duty service as a Navy Nurse. Worked in Med/Surg for 1.5 years and remaining time in the ED. Spent 7 months deployed in Iraq in support of OIF. During that time, completed 20 medevac missions flying in UH-60s (Blackhawks) with critically injured patients, transporting them to a higher level of care. Acted as safety officer for a unit with over 80 members. Certified ACLS and PALs instructor… Show more Military Nurse (RN) Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Flight Nurse 2001-2007 • Six years of active duty service as a Navy Nurse. Worked in Med/Surg for 1.5 years and remaining time in the ED. Spent 7 months deployed in Iraq in support of OIF. During that time, completed 20 medevac missions flying in UH-60s (Blackhawks) with critically injured patients, transporting them to a higher level of care. Acted as safety officer for a unit with over 80 members. Certified ACLS and PALs instructor and mentored new nurses and hospital corpsmen. Received excellent appraisal evaluations and numerous awards. Show less Military Nurse (RN) Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Flight Nurse 2001-2007 • Six years of active duty service as a Navy Nurse. Worked in Med/Surg for 1.5 years and remaining time in the ED. Spent 7 months deployed in Iraq in support of OIF. During that time, completed 20 medevac missions flying in UH-60s (Blackhawks) with critically injured patients, transporting them to a higher level of care. Acted as safety officer for a unit with over 80 members. Certified ACLS and PALs instructor… Show more Military Nurse (RN) Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Flight Nurse 2001-2007 • Six years of active duty service as a Navy Nurse. Worked in Med/Surg for 1.5 years and remaining time in the ED. Spent 7 months deployed in Iraq in support of OIF. During that time, completed 20 medevac missions flying in UH-60s (Blackhawks) with critically injured patients, transporting them to a higher level of care. Acted as safety officer for a unit with over 80 members. Certified ACLS and PALs instructor and mentored new nurses and hospital corpsmen. Received excellent appraisal evaluations and numerous awards. Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2001
University of Pennsylvania
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2014 - 2017
Rush University
Doctor of Nursing - DNP, Population Health -
2009 - 2011
University of San Diego
Master's degree, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing -
1997 - 2001
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nursing -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nursing Science
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