Board of Directors (Three to be Elected)

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Donna J. Doyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, FAORN, is a perioperative consultant in Columbus, Ohio. She earned an associate of science in nursing from West Liberty University, West Virginia; a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio; a Master of Science in nursing administration from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio; and a Doctor of Nursing practice-nursing executive from Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio.

Doyle has been a perioperative nurse for 46 years and a member of AORN for 45 years. She is a member of

• AORN of Central Ohio (2014-present),
• eChapter (2023-present),
• the Leadership Specialty Assembly (2014-present),
• the Ohio Council of Perioperative Registered Nurses (2020-present), and
• the Georgia Council of Perioperative Registered Nurses (2022-present).

Doyle has attended Congress 10 times in the past 10 years, 9 times as a delegate.

Doyle has received

• a Jill Steuer Pathway to Nursing Research Award, Grant Medical Center (2018);
• a Prism Award for Integrity, Surgical Services Flood Recovery (2017); and
• a Prism Award for Stewardship, Financial Triggers & Levers (2014).

Highlights of Doyle’s service to AORN include that she is

• a member of the AORN Executive Roundtable (2019-present),
• a member of the AORN/Cardinal Health Advisory Board (2014-present),
• a peer reviewer for the AORN Journal (2017-present),
• president of the Ohio Council of Perioperative Registered Nurses (2023-present),
• chair of the Ohio Council of Perioperative Registered Nurses Bylaws and Policy Committee (2023-present),
• a member of the AORN of Central Ohio Board of Directors (2020-present),
• advocate for passage of Ohio smoke evacuation law (2022-present), and
• a member of the AORN Member Mentor Program (2021-present).

She has been

• a member of the Recruitment and Retention of Perioperative Nurses Task Force 2.0 (2020-2021) and
• a member of the Pfiedler Education, Inc, Board of Directors (2019-2020).

In other leadership roles, Doyle is

• a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Ohio (2022-present),
• a peer reviewer for the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (2019-present),
• a member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society (2014-present), and
• a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (2014-present).

She has been

• a reviewer for the Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Perioperative Challenge (2019-2020).

In her community, Doyle is

• secretary of the Otterbein University Nursing Alumni Network (2020-present).

She has been

• a DNP community member and mentor, University of North Florida (2019-2021);
• a DNP community member and mentor, Otterbein University (2018-2019);
• a DNP community member and mentor, Grand Canyon University (2018-2020); and
• lead fundraiser for OhioHealth Foundation DNP Scholarship Fund (2018-2020).

Election Statement

Perioperative nursing rotations are important for imprinting a desire to work in the OR. Additionally, perioperative leaders are generally promoted from the ranks of staff nurses. However, we are experiencing a shortage of both staff nurses and leaders in the OR. It is imperative we have perioperative nurses and leaders who understand the specialty of perioperative nursing to ensure safe patient care. AORN provides evidence-based, best practices to provide safe surgery for patients, no matter the setting in which procedures take place. The business of researching best practices, disseminating those practices, and collaborating with other health care disciplines occurs because we have an association founded for this sole purpose. The leadership and Board are charged with managing the affairs of the Association and strategically planning for ongoing changes in the health care and perioperative environment.

I possess a desire to serve our association and members by my experience of strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. My many years of perioperative experiences as a staff nurse and leader will help me to support the business and mission of AORN. I am running for a seat on the AORN Board of Directors to advocate for the safety of our patients, the safety of our members, and for the mission of AORN. We can only reach our goals if we have perioperative nurses in our ORs and procedural areas. I look forward to serving you and together we can continue to provide safe and optimal care for our patients.