Chalana Mann-Dumont
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Charge Nurse collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care, while conducting daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care as well as assignments.
RN Floor Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated clinical competency in wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other essential nursing skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes and seamless continuity of care.
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Travel Registered Nurse
Health Carousel
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
RN Case Manager
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
10.2014 - 09.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
RN Supervisor
Saunders House
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Wound Care Nurse
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Diabetes management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Health Carousel
05.2022 - 01.2023
RN Floor Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
10.2014 - 09.2021
RN Supervisor
Saunders House
09.2012 - 10.2014
Wound Care Nurse
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2008 - 09.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
- ACLS
- BLS
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