Abby Daywitt
Hiawatha
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Mercy Medical Center, excelling in patient education and critical thinking. Proficient in EMR systems and direct patient care, enhancing clinical outcomes. Skilled in wound care and IV administration, fostering patient recovery and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Mercy Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, catheter insertion and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies
CMA
Mercycare South Urgent Care
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
- Administered vaccines and medications under supervision, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
- Demonstrated expertise in performing EKGs, phlebotomy procedures, injections administration ensuring accuracy in each procedure performed.
CMA
Mercy Internist Associates of Iowa
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Administered patient vitals and medical histories, enhancing accuracy in clinical assessments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Managed prescription refills requests promptly resulting in better medication adherence among patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2015
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care and wound care management
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Staff RN
Mercy Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
CMA
Mercycare South Urgent Care
08.2020 - 10.2023
CMA
Mercy Internist Associates of Iowa
01.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School