Conchita Dunn
Covington,GA
Summary
A nurse adapt at providing excellent nursing care within various correctional facilities. Committed to attending to patient needs and identifying possible medical issues. Experience in working in hospital and correctional settings. Proficient in the use of database management tools.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional 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
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Anchor Hospital - Mental Health
5454 Yorketown Drive Atlanta Ga
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in mental health care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for diverse populations.
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient services.
Rn
NaphCare
Atlanta Ga
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, adjusting nursing interventions based on patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
Travel Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Facility Type- Acute Care Unit: Medical Surgical Telemetry Covid
- Teaching Facility: Yes Trauma Level: Level3, level2
- Total Beds: 529 Caseload:1:5
- Will provide further information if needed
- maxim
Infection Disease Coordinator
Wellpath
Decatur, GA
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Establishes and maintains the site Infection Control Program.
- Assist with patient care, utilization management and other job responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
- Maintains a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information through peer networking, published literature, professional meetings and other avenues as available.
- Shares knowledge and skills with others and brings creativity and innovation to practice.
- Makes decisions and performs activities in an ethical manner.
- Integrates surveillance findings into the organization’s plan for improvement of practices and patient outcomes.
Prn
Rush Anderson Hospital
Meridian, MS
10.2018 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
12.2018 - 05.2019
Intake Coordinator
Clayton County Sheriff Department / CCS Wellpath
Jonesboro, GA
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Administer medication and give monthly injection as prescribed
- Transcribe order to mars.
- Infirmary nurse where you take care of 40- 60 inmates in a 12 hour period which include vital signs administer medication, wound care, accompany the doctors on their daily rounds.
- Intake nurse which receive and coordinate referral of inmate to appropriate staff member as needed.
- Inform inmate on how to obtain services needed during stay at facility.
- Notify appropriate staff as needed.
- Sick Call nurse where inmates are seen and protocols are used in care.
- Paramedic which respond immediately to emergency and direct care as needed.
Director of Nursing
East Miss Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for strategic planning and process improvement across service groupings or continuum of care with some day-to-day operations/problem solving.
- Maintains substantial involvement in departmental activities to ensure alignment and consistency between strategic goals, human resources management and resource management.
- Oversees the implementation of active treatment in all patient living areas and ensures that patients are involves in at least four (4) hours of treatment plan related activities per day.
- Interviews, hires new staff for available positions in service area.
- Creates schedules for all nursing staff.
- Approves and monitors use of all leave requests, including use of overtime and comp time.
- Completes performance reviews for direct reports and provides input to evaluation of staff reporting to manager or supervisor.
- Responsible for total performance of department.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Meridian
Meridian, MS
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Caring for and educating patient about their condition establishing trust and building rapport.
- Observing behavior and recording.
- Administering medication by mouth, injections peripherally, PICC lines, Mediports, etc.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
12.2016 - 12.2015
- Administer medication as prescribed, wound care which include removal of staples and sutures.
- Administer monthly injections.
- Educate inmates on prevention of infection collaborate with mental health and care and concerns related to suicide and health.
- Screen inmates and help with the sick call process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clayton County Sheriff Department / CCS
Jonesboro, GA
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Administer medication and give monthly injection as prescribed
- Transcribe order to mars.
- Infirmary nurse where you take care of 40- 60 inmates in a 12 hour period which include vital signs administer medication, wound care, accompany the doctors on their daily rounds.
- Intake nurse which receive and coordinate referral of inmate to appropriate staff member as needed.
- Inform inmate on how to obtain services needed during stay at facility.
- Notify appropriate staff as needed.
- Sick Call nurse where inmates are seen and protocols are used in care.
- Paramedic which respond immediately to emergency and direct care as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
09.2006 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
06.2011 - 07.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss State Hospital
Meridian, MS
12.2010 - 06.2012
Production Cook / Server
Red Lobster
Meridian, MS
07.1999 - 08.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-2016
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS01-2006
ADN - undefined
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA, USA01-1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Clarke Central High School
Athens, GA, USA01-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2023
Skills
- Leadership skills in a team work environment
- Knowledge in providing efficient patient care
- Effective communication skills between patient and staff
- Critical thinking skills in critical decision making
- A desire to learn task and evolve
- Ability to train new nurses efficiently
- Knowledge in EMR(Electronic Medical Record)
- Provide emergency first aid care and wound care
- Administered prescribed medication
Certification
- Registered Nurse 904866
- ACLS Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Rn
NaphCare
02.2024 - 03.2025
RN Supervisor
Anchor Hospital - Mental Health
05.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta
12.2020 - 06.2023
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
12.2018 - 05.2019
Infection Disease Coordinator
Wellpath
10.2018 - 05.2021
Prn
Rush Anderson Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
Intake Coordinator
Clayton County Sheriff Department / CCS Wellpath
12.2017 - 10.2018
Director of Nursing
East Miss Correctional Facility
12.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
12.2016 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Meridian
05.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clayton County Sheriff Department / CCS
08.2012 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
06.2011 - 07.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss State Hospital
12.2010 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Miss Correctional Facility
09.2006 - 08.2012
Production Cook / Server
Red Lobster
07.1999 - 08.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Clarke Central High School
ADN - undefined
Athens Technical College
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Meridian Community College
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing
Meridian Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University