Dana Daughtry
Fort Worth
Summary
High-performing Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through attention to detail, problem solving, and critical thinking. Highly motivated to continue my experience in offering exceptional patient care and advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Registered Nurse
Ardent Health
04.2025 - Current
- Communicating with patients and other healthcare providers via video conferencing technology, including desktop computers, mobile devices, tablets, and smartphones.
- Planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating a patient’s care plan while performing admission intake, patient education, and discharge teaching.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide goal-directed care.
- Utilizing clinical decision-making to escalate concerns to the care team.
- Documenting patient interactions using the EHR system.
- Providing virtual education about a patient’s diagnosis, test results, and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
HCA Medical City
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated and delivered comprehensive intraoperative adult and pediatric patient care for facility performing urology, orthopedic, general, gynecology, and robotic procedures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols
- Ensure documentation accuracy in patient care plans using EHR system
- Monitor OR inventory and restock supplies as needed
- Create and implement new procedures and protocols
- Monitor patients’ vitals and administer medication as needed
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Manage the clinical oversight from admission through discharge of home care patients age newborn to adult, to include caregiver development through education and training.
- Direct a team of 31 licensed clinicians, enhancing patient care standards and consistency through the design and implementation of comprehensive training programs, which led to a 15% improvement in patient satisfaction scores.
- Formulate individualized care plans for patients, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, which decreased hospital readmission rates by 25% within a 12-month period.
- Streamline OASIS documentation processes that improved reporting accuracy by 40% and reducing paperwork processing time by 25%.
- Determine patient’s need for services and assist with documentation to assist managing provider for assignment of services.
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed perioperative patient care for 35 operating rooms at a Level 1 Trauma Center, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure high standards of patient safety and surgical efficiency.
- Assisted with a wide range of surgical procedures, including trauma, cardiac, and transplants, demonstrating comprehensive aseptic techniques and in-depth knowledge of surgical instruments and patient monitoring.
- Ensured the readiness of surgical suites, customizing setup according to surgeon preferences and specific procedure requirements, contributing to a 15% increase in surgical team efficiency.
Telephonic Triage Nurse
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed pediatric phone triage for a high-volume medical practice, efficiently handling over 40 calls daily, providing critical assessment and care directions while ensuring compassionate service.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment and extensive knowledge of medical protocols to provide critical decision-making support and direct patients to appropriate care paths.
- Managed over 115 immunization visits monthly, providing vaccinations and post-care education, while assisting pediatricians with patient examinations and treatment administration in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Assisted in over 75 minor surgical procedures for pediatric patients, facilitating efficient workflow and ensuring patient comfort while maintaining compliance with sterility protocols and safety guidelines.
Care Coordinator
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated the setup of comprehensive home health care, including speech and occupational therapy, for over 50 patients within a 6-month period, ensuring tailored care plans were prepared in a timely manner.
- Streamlined the submission of over 75 prior authorizations monthly, ensuring a 99% approval rate through meticulous documentation and adherence to payer-specific guidelines, thereby enhancing patient access to necessary care.
- Managed over 15 complex patient cases weekly, developing personalized care plans and coordinating multi-disciplinary team efforts, which led to a 25% improvement in patient adherence to treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Geisinger
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered direct patient care for high acuity patients, demonstrating strong prioritization skills and adherence to strict healthcare protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Applied critical thinking and advanced cardiac life support skills to stabilize patients, resulting in a 15% decrease in patient transfer to the ICU.
- Managed critical patient care across various intensive care units, averaging 6 patients per shift, by providing life-saving interventions, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications with a zero-error rate.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- EHR proficiency (EPIC, Cerner, Meditech)
Certification
- Registered Nurse Texas - RN1125507
- Registered Nurse Pennsylvania RN724891
Affiliations
- AORN
Timeline
Virtual Registered Nurse
Ardent Health
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Medical City
11.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
Telephonic Triage Nurse
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics
03.2020 - 12.2021
Care Coordinator
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics
03.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Geisinger
05.2019 - 03.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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