Mary Donovick
About Mary Donovick
Mary Donovick is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in geriatric and palliative care. She currently works at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey, and has held various nursing roles across multiple healthcare organizations since 2010.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Mary Donovick has been serving as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Atlantic Health System since 2022. In this role, she provides specialized care aimed at improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. Her work involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Previous Experience in Geriatric and Palliative Care
Prior to her current position, Mary worked at Prime Healthcare as a Geriatric and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this role, she focused on delivering compassionate care to elderly patients in Northern New Jersey, addressing their complex medical and emotional needs.
Education and Expertise
Mary Donovick earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Adult Gerontology Primary Care from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.) from Felician College, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in palliative and geriatric care.
Background in Nursing
Mary has a diverse nursing background, having worked in various capacities across multiple healthcare organizations. She served as a Registered Nurse at Catholic Health Initiatives from 2010 to 2013 and at WakeMed from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked at UNC Health Care for nine months in 2014-2015. Her experience includes roles that emphasize quality patient care and management.
Role as Quality Nurse Manager
From 2016 to 2017, Mary held the position of Quality Nurse Manager at the New Jersey Innovation Institute. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing nursing quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and improving patient care processes.