Dala Graham
Milton,FL
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience caring for patients within the hospital setting. Experience within orthopedic, neurology, urology post operative patients: as well as med-surg overflow. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center-MedSurg Aya
Dothan, Alabama
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in medical surgical unit.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for effective care delivery.
Registered Nurse
IU Methodist Hospital- Behavior Health-Skyline
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in behavioral health unit.
- Collaborated with healthcare team and psychiatristto develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for effective care delivery.
- Monitor and treat medical surgical issues for psychiatric patients.
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital-Ortho Unit -Skyline/ Travel Agency
Terre Haute, Indiana
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
West Florida hospital
Pensacola, FL
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 34-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Union hospital
Terre Haute, IN
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 34-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN05.2013
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical and Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Administering medicines
- Medical assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Preparing for procedures
- Mobility assistance
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Health Care Consultation
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Direct Patient Care
Education and Training
other
Experience
["Registered Nurses"],["Registered Nurses"]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center-MedSurg Aya
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Methodist Hospital- Behavior Health-Skyline
07.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital-Ortho Unit -Skyline/ Travel Agency
06.2021 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
West Florida hospital
06.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Union hospital
06.2013 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College