Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dana Bass

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Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
  • Worked in roles such as Charge Nurse, Intake Coordinator, Infection Preventionist and MDS Coordinator.
  • Carried out appropriate nursing interventions to meet the needs of each individual.
  • Performed charge nurse duties and delegated appropriate duties to other staff according to their scope of practice.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills with high level of autonomy.
  • Proficient in documenting within Meditech, Care Tracker, Point Click Care and American Health Tech.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.
  • Educated patient and their families on the patient's condition, medications and discharge plan of care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse

Barnum Internal Medicine
11.2016 - 11.2020
  • Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Monitored lab and diagnostic testing, notified physician of results and informed patient of results and if any orders were written.
  • Sent electronic prescriptions to pharmacies per MD orders.
  • Gathered history of present illness, past medical/surgical history, current medication lists and any other concerns patients verbalized and documented in E-chart.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.

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Home Care RN

Medistar Home Health
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Evaluated effectiveness of current treatments by regularly reassessing patient condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and maintaining thorough documentation.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs by collaborating with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care tailored to individual needs.

RN Hospice Staff Nurse

Hospice of Natchitoches
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Caring for patients in the home setting for end of life/palliative care.
  • Providing empathy and meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient and/or families during end of life transition.
  • Coordinating with patient, family and members of the IDT to ensure best plan of treatment for patient to control pain and provide emotional support for the dying patient and their families.

Director of Case Management/RN Case Manager

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to efficiently assist IDT in appropriate plan of action for discharge.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
  • Assessed for any disparities and addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated patient quality of life.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate comprehensive support services for patients and families.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
01.2011

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Louisiana Technical College
Natchitoches, LA
01.2004

Skills

  • Autonomy in practice
  • Time management proficiency
  • Clinical skills including assessments and interviewing
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication with stakeholders
  • Active listening and support
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessments
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in Louisiana, License Number RN133458
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse

Barnum Internal Medicine
11.2016 - 11.2020

Home Care RN

Medistar Home Health
03.2016 - 11.2016

RN Hospice Staff Nurse

Hospice of Natchitoches
09.2015 - 03.2016

Director of Case Management/RN Case Manager

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2015

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Louisiana Technical College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University

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