Chris Dawson
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dedicated and skilled ER nurse with over eight years experience, seeking to contribute my abilities and clinical experience. I work well with others and develop good rapport with patients, and I will work hard to be a valuable member of your team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan, Emergency Department
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a 100+ bed Emergency Center.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Manage critically ill and trauma patients.
- Perform rapid assessments, initiate lifesaving interventions, and oversee the application of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and trauma protocols.
- Proficiently manage multiple high acuity and complex patients, ensuring timely and effective care.
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health, Emergency Department
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations, triaging based on acuity, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform IV insertion, ultrasound IV access, blood drawing, medication administration and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
AMN Travel Nursing
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan, Emergency Department
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Communicated clearly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Patient Care Tech
University of Michigan, Oncology
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as leukemia and lymphoma.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2016
Associate in Liberal Arts -
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI04-2002
Skills
- Trauma care
- Emergency triage
- Psychosocial assessment
- Infection control
- Safety management
- Interprofessional communication
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, NIMS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan, Emergency Department
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health, Emergency Department
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMN Travel Nursing
01.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan, Emergency Department
01.2017 - 12.2021
Patient Care Tech
University of Michigan, Oncology
09.2014 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Michigan University
Associate in Liberal Arts -
Southwestern Michigan College
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