Dakotta Gannon

Compassionate healthcare professional with more than five years of experience in Labor and Delivery, providing direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Experienced in patient assessment support, specimen collection, vital signs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring new staff. Passionate about advancing my clinical knowledge through physician assistant education while continuing to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Special Olympics of Louisville

• Supported inclusive athletic events and activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Assisted with event operations, athlete support, and creating a positive experience for participants and families.
• Promoted teamwork, inclusion, and community engagement through volunteer service.

WHAS Crusade for Children 

• Supported fundraising efforts benefiting children with special needs.
• Participated in community outreach initiatives to improve resources and services for children and families.
• Contributed time and service to a mission-focused nonprofit organization.

Dare to Care Food Bank 

• Assisted with community food distribution efforts to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
• Helped organize and prepare resources for community members in need.
• Contributed to a mission-driven organization focused on improving health and well-being within the community.

• Vital signs and patient monitoring
• Blood glucose testing
• Specimen collection
• Sterile technique
• Basic wound care
• Catheter care
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• HIPAA compliance
• Infection prevention
• Patient education
• Therapeutic communication
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - [3/31/2026-3/31/2028]
• Be There Certificate [Fall 2023]

A self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health.

• SPSS Statistical Analysis Software Experience [Spring 2023]IBM Corp. Released 2021. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 28.0 Armonk, NY: IBM Corp
• CITI Certification [Spring 2023] CITI Human Subjects Research Training and Certification
• Unpublished manuscript with Bellarmine University [Spring 2023] Macy Bright, Carson Coomer, Dakotta Gannon, & Kaylee Meffert. (2023) The Effects of Mediation on Dream Recall. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky.