Dakota Canchola
Carol Stream,Illinois
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care and creating a comfortable patient environment. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Use of strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationships with patients and their families. Healthcare is a passion of mine that I’ve worked through the years to grow and learn in.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
L.P.N/R.N
DuPage Care Center
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed NG tube feeding, irrigation and suctioning, daily medication administration, insulin, and vaccines as ordered in a timely manner and in compliance with pharmacy and infection control policy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with all health care members, residents, and families.
- Evaluate residents immediate response to nursing actions, collaborating with other personnel regarding the effectiveness of care.
- Perform documentation in the nursing unit and in the resident record accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner
C.N.A
DuPage Care Center
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities including eating, dressing, ambulating, etc, while promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
C.N.A
Meadowbrook Manor
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Follow individualized care plans for 70+ residents by working closely with nursing staff
- Provide safe bedside care and support to residents in a 200+ bed facility
- Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques
- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.2023
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- CPR and BLS Skills
- Patient Safety and Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Timeline
L.P.N/R.N
DuPage Care Center
05.2023 - Current
C.N.A
DuPage Care Center
01.2016 - 05.2023
C.N.A
Meadowbrook Manor
08.2010 - 12.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of DuPage
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Chicago
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