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Dana Best

Toledo,OH

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Staff Nurse with experience in cardiac and vascular nursing. Proven ability in patient care and IV drug therapy management, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective communication and clinical assessments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and facilitating seamless transitions in the care continuum.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital
Toledo, Ohio
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Participated in patient discharge planning and education to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Documented patient care activities and observations in medical records accurately.
  • Observed and communicated changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse on duty.

Staff Nurse, Heart and Vascular Care Unit

University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, Ohio
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, or other healthcare professionals.
  • Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.

Student Nurse

Advanced Specialty Hospitals Of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
  • Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
  • Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak, and onset of each.
  • Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
  • Prepared and maintained patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.

Education

Master of Science - Direct Entry Masters of Nursing

Lourdes University
Sylvania, Ohio
12-2024

Master of Arts - International Relations

Troy University
Troy, Alabama
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
12-2001

Skills

  • Patient care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Catheter monitoring
  • Care continuum coordination
  • EPIC EMR software
  • Cardiac nursing
  • Clinical assessments

Certification

Registered Nursing License - Ohio

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - March 2025

Basic Life Support (BLS) - March 2025

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - April 2025

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Heart and Vascular Care Unit

University of Toledo Medical Center
12.2024 - 06.2025

Student Nurse

Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2025

Student Nurse

Advanced Specialty Hospitals Of Toledo
05.2024 - 08.2024

Master of Science - Direct Entry Masters of Nursing

Lourdes University

Master of Arts - International Relations

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Delaware State University

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