Dana Cox
Durango,Colorado
Summary
I am an energetic and experienced RN with exceptional interpersonal, clinical, documenting and communication skills. I am honest, reliable and a team player. I am eager to use my skill and compassion as an experienced Pre Op RN to facilitate the best possible experience for all patients and their families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN RN Periop and PACU
Animas Surgical Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- I am responsible for safely preparing patients for surgery, including assessment, labs, correct orders, accurate and timely charting, starting, and maintaining IV access
- Recovering patients from surgery with ongoing patient assessment, interventions, and monitoring patient progress, responding to and reporting patient changes, effective communication with physicians and coworkers, patient advocacy, and patient education
- Patient demographics at ASH include adult, adolescent and pediatric.
RN Same Day Surgery (Preop, PACU, Postop, Endoscopy)
Park City Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
- I prepare patients for surgery or endoscopy including assessing patient status and current medications, administering preop medications, starting IVs and educating patients regarding the surgical process
- I recovered patients in the PACU and sent them home from Post Op after education, assessment, and monitoring for safety before discharge
- I use iCentra to document accurately and in a timely manner
- I recovered patients in the PACU and send them home from Post Op after education, assessment, and monitoring for safety before discharge.
- Patient demographics include adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.
Charge RN Day/Night Shift Inpatient Med/Surg
Park City Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
- I was responsible for overall patient care and education following a surgical procedure as well as patients admitted through the ED with injury or illness, monitoring patient progress and responding to and reporting changes, maintaining the safety and comfort of the patients, administering medications, blood and blood products, starting and maintaining IV infusions, communication with hospital staff, patient and families and timely and accurate documentation and discharge planning and education
- Patient demographics include adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.
Clinical RN
Southern Ute Health Center
12.2018 - 10.2021
- I was responsible for patient assessment, ordering of labs, communication with the providers and other clinical staff including clerical, lab, pharmacy
- I prepared and administered medications and vaccinations as well as setting up for and assisting with procedures, EHR documentation.
- Deescalated crisis situations through effective communication skills, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
Clinical Coordinator
Pueblo Community College Southwest, Nursing Program
12.2017 - 12.2018
- I coordinated all clinical rotations and orientations with clinical affiliates, gathered and organized all student and instructor documentation, severed as a liaison to clinical facilities, actively recruited new clinical sites and instructors for the sites
- I assisted nursing students in identifying barriers of the educational process and connected students to resource and support services, lead study groups and worked individually with students to ensure their success in the program
- I assisted with the SIM program.
- Established rapport with outside medical professionals and facilities through proactive networking efforts; facilitated referrals and cross-institutional collaboration as necessary.
Post-Partum RN
San Juan Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 12.2017
- I was responsible for infant and mother care, assessment and education following childbirth including labs, correct orders, administering medications, accurate and timely documentation, monitoring progress, responding to and reporting patient changes, effective communication with physicians and coworkers
- Patient advocacy for mother and baby to improve health and satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Charge RN Periop and PACU
Animas Surgical Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
- I was responsible for safely preparing patients for surgery, including assessment, labs, correct orders, accurate and timely charting, starting, and maintaining IV access
- Recovering patients from surgery with ongoing patient assessment, interventions, and monitoring patient progress, responding to and reporting patient changes, effective communication with physicians and coworkers, patient advocacy, and patient education
- Patient demographics at ASH include adult, adolescent and pediatric.
RN Day/Night Shift Inpatient Med/Surg
Animas Surgical Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
- I was responsible for overall patient care and education following a surgical procedure as well as patients admitted through the ED with injury or illness, monitoring patient progress and responding to and reporting changes, maintaining the safety and comfort of the patients, administering medications, blood, and blood products, starting, and maintaining IV infusions, communication with hospital staff, patient and families and timely and accurate documentation
- Patient demographics at ASH include adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN Hospice
Hospice of Montezuma
02.2013 - 01.2014
- I was the case manager responsible for coordinating the plan of care for the patient with the physician and Hospice Medical Director through initial and ongoing medical assessments and visits to the patient one to three times a week and PRN to ensure all distressing symptoms were effectively managed and the patient, caregiver and family’s needs were being met
- I facilitated coordination between all team members including CNA, social work, and clergy as well as outside home care agencies
- Blood draws, catheter placement and pain management were common needs
- I completed accurate and timely documentation and paperwork required for certification and recertification of patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN Day Shift Medical Floor
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
- I was responsible for overall patient care and education, monitoring patient progress and responding to and reporting changes, maintaining the safety and comfort of the patients, administering medications, blood and blood products, starting and maintaining IV infusions, communicating with hospital staff, patients and families and accurate and timely documentation
- Patient demographics at SJRMC Medical floor are adult surgical and medical patients.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Pueblo Community College
Durango, Colorado01.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Lewis College
Durango, Colorado01.1990
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
- Holly Woodring, Animas Surgical Hospital, hdwoodring@gmail.com, 970-560-1828
- Patrea Griffith, BSN, Park City Intermountain Hospital, pgriffeth@outlook.com, 435-315-6979
- Anne Pappa, RN, Park City Intermountain Hospital, 62apap@gmail.com, 315-345-4455
Timeline
PRN RN Periop and PACU
Animas Surgical Hospital
10.2023 - Current
RN Same Day Surgery (Preop, PACU, Postop, Endoscopy)
Park City Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Charge RN Day/Night Shift Inpatient Med/Surg
Park City Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical RN
Southern Ute Health Center
12.2018 - 10.2021
Clinical Coordinator
Pueblo Community College Southwest, Nursing Program
12.2017 - 12.2018
Post-Partum RN
San Juan Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 12.2017
Charge RN Periop and PACU
Animas Surgical Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
RN Hospice
Hospice of Montezuma
02.2013 - 01.2014
RN Day/Night Shift Inpatient Med/Surg
Animas Surgical Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
RN Day Shift Medical Floor
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Pueblo Community College
Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Lewis College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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