Cari Dammann
BURLINGTON,WA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Out Patient Infusion
Skagit Regional Health
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and notifying physicians of significant findings.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Skagit Regional Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered patient care across multiple departments, adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications according to established protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring understanding of treatment plans and medication regimens.
Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of the Northwest, Skagit Regional Health Affiliate
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsibilities include orienting patients and families new to hospice service, insertion of urinary catheters and subcutaneous catheters, monitoring tube feeding, making decisions regarding the appropriate medications and administration methods for optimal symptom control based on the goals of care of the patient, ordering medications and supplies, and working with the team to ensure that the patients and families are supported in every way along their end-of-life journeys.
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health- Medical Surgical Unit
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsibilities included orienting new patients to the unit, IV start and medication administration, coordinating diagnostic imaging and procedures, urinary catheter insertion and removal, and patient cares. I was the unit manager for the last 4 months of employment.
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health- Urgent Care
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsibilities included triage and assessment of patients through the covid pandemic. Administration of medications, wound care, ECG, IV start and administration of fluids, and point of care testing.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
06.2020
Registered Nurse - undefined
Bellingham Technical College
06.2018
Skills
- Promotion of accessible healthcare solutions
- Collaborative team development
- Varied healthcare competencies
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Evidence-informed decision-making
- Strong time management
- Medication and IV administration
ACTIVITIES
During my time as a nurse, I have developed a passion for advocating for my patients. Access to healthcare is something I feel strongly about. I recognize that self-care is very important so in my spare time I practice yoga, read, garden, and enjoy my precious dogs, Mina and Ollie.
Certification
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification, Oncology Nurses Society - Current
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse Out Patient Infusion
Skagit Regional Health
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Skagit Regional Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of the Northwest, Skagit Regional Health Affiliate
04.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health- Medical Surgical Unit
08.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health- Urgent Care
07.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse - undefined
Bellingham Technical College
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University